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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.26, 138.36 and 72.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.26, 138.36 and 72.10 is: 108.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.26 : 138.36 = 72.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.26/138.36 = 72.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.26x = 138.36 × 72.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.26x = 9,975.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,975.76/92.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.13

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