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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.40, 138.35 and 78.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.40, 138.35 and 78.74 is: 117.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.40 : 138.35 = 78.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.40/138.35 = 78.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.40x = 138.35 × 78.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.40x = 10,893.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,893.68/92.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.90

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