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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.68, 127.62 and 81.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.68, 127.62 and 81.06 is: 111.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.68 : 127.62 = 81.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.68/127.62 = 81.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.68x = 127.62 × 81.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.68x = 10,344.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,344.88/92.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.62

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