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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.28, 137.86 and 76.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.28, 137.86 and 76.26 is: 113.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.28 : 137.86 = 76.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.28/137.86 = 76.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.28x = 137.86 × 76.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.28x = 10,513.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,513.20/92.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.93

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