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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.84, 127.86 and 81.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.84, 127.86 and 81.96 is: 112.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.84 : 127.86 = 81.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.84/127.86 = 81.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.84x = 127.86 × 81.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.84x = 10,479.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,479.41/92.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.88

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