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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.16, 138.06 and 76.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.16, 138.06 and 76.74 is: 114.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.16 : 138.06 = 76.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.16/138.06 = 76.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.16x = 138.06 × 76.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.16x = 10,594.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,594.72/92.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.96

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