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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.01, 137.69 and 72.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.01, 137.69 and 72.58 is: 108.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.01 : 137.69 = 72.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.01/137.69 = 72.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.01x = 137.69 × 72.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.01x = 9,993.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,993.54/92.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.61

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