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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.48, 138.75 and 72.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.48, 138.75 and 72.36 is: 108.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.48 : 138.75 = 72.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.48/138.75 = 72.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.48x = 138.75 × 72.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.48x = 10,039.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,039.68/92.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.57

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