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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.26, 172.62 and 92.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.26, 172.62 and 92.37 is: 138.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.26 : 172.62 = 92.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.26/172.62 = 92.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.26x = 172.62 × 92.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.26x = 15,944.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,944.91/115.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.34

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