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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.05, 137.76 and 67.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.05, 137.76 and 67.72 is: 101.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.05 : 137.76 = 67.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.05/137.76 = 67.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.05x = 137.76 × 67.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.05x = 9,329.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,329.11/92.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.35

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