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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.51, 126.99 and 81.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.51, 126.99 and 81.92 is: 112.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.51 : 126.99 = 81.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.51/126.99 = 81.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.51x = 126.99 × 81.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.51x = 10,402.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,402.61/92.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.45

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