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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.72, 126.94 and 90.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.72, 126.94 and 90.24 is: 123.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.72 : 126.94 = 90.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.72/126.94 = 90.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.72x = 126.94 × 90.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.72x = 11,455.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,455.07/92.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.54

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