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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.39, 137.99 and 67.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.39, 137.99 and 67.79 is: 101.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.39 : 137.99 = 67.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.39/137.99 = 67.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.39x = 137.99 × 67.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.39x = 9,354.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,354.86/92.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.26

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