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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92, 137.72 and 61.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92, 137.72 and 61.32 is: 91.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92 : 137.72 = 61.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92/137.72 = 61.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92x = 137.72 × 61.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92x = 8,444.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,444.99/92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.79

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