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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.20, 138.14 and 76.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.20, 138.14 and 76.26 is: 114.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.20 : 138.14 = 76.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.20/138.14 = 76.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.20x = 138.14 × 76.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.20x = 10,534.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,534.56/92.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.26

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