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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.45, 138.50 and 72.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.45, 138.50 and 72.10 is: 108.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.45 : 138.50 = 72.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.45/138.50 = 72.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.45x = 138.50 × 72.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.45x = 9,985.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,985.85/92.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.01

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