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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.62, 138.76 and 92.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.62, 138.76 and 92.76 is: 127.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.62 : 138.76 = 92.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.62/138.76 = 92.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.62x = 138.76 × 92.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.62x = 12,871.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,871.63/100.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.93

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