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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.24, 137.86 and 78.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.24, 137.86 and 78.80 is: 117.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.24 : 137.86 = 78.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.24/137.86 = 78.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.24x = 137.86 × 78.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.24x = 10,863.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,863.37/92.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.77

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