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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.38, 138.42 and 72.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.38, 138.42 and 72.04 is: 107.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.38 : 138.42 = 72.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.38/138.42 = 72.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.38x = 138.42 × 72.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.38x = 9,971.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,971.78/92.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.94

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