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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.21, 137.93 and 75.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.21, 137.93 and 75.77 is: 113.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.21 : 137.93 = 75.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.21/137.93 = 75.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.21x = 137.93 × 75.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.21x = 10,450.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,450.92/92.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.34

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