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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.14, 138.32 and 72.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.14, 138.32 and 72.90 is: 109.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.14 : 138.32 = 72.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.14/138.32 = 72.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.14x = 138.32 × 72.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.14x = 10,083.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,083.53/92.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.44

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