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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.28, 138.46 and 75.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.28, 138.46 and 75.37 is: 113.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.28 : 138.46 = 75.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.28/138.46 = 75.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.28x = 138.46 × 75.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.28x = 10,435.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,435.73/92.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.09

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