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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.26, 138.26 and 71.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.26, 138.26 and 71.88 is: 107.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.26 : 138.26 = 71.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.26/138.26 = 71.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.26x = 138.26 × 71.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.26x = 9,938.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,938.13/92.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.72

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