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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.58, 172.26 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.58, 172.26 and 92.04 is: 138.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.58 : 172.26 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.58/172.26 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.58x = 172.26 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.58x = 15,854.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,854.81/114.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.37

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