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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.56, 127.80 and 81.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.56, 127.80 and 81.76 is: 112.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.56 : 127.80 = 81.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.56/127.80 = 81.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.56x = 127.80 × 81.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.56x = 10,448.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,448.93/92.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.89

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