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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.40, 138.66 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.40, 138.66 and 76.44 is: 114.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.40 : 138.66 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.40/138.66 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.40x = 138.66 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.40x = 10,599.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,599.17/92.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.71

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