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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.01, 137.67 and 71.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.01, 137.67 and 71.76 is: 107.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.01 : 137.67 = 71.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.01/137.67 = 71.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.01x = 137.67 × 71.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.01x = 9,879.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,879.20/92.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.37

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