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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.18, 138 and 77.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.18, 138 and 77.66 is: 116.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.18 : 138 = 77.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.18/138 = 77.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.18x = 138 × 77.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.18x = 10,717.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,717.08/92.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.26

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