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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.26, 138.18 and 76.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.26, 138.18 and 76.06 is: 113.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.26 : 138.18 = 76.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.26/138.18 = 76.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.26x = 138.18 × 76.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.26x = 10,509.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,509.97/92.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.92

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