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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.43, 138.78 and 76.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.43, 138.78 and 76.50 is: 114.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.43 : 138.78 = 76.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.43/138.78 = 76.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.43x = 138.78 × 76.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.43x = 10,616.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,616.67/92.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.86

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