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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.50, 138.63 and 72.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.50, 138.63 and 72.18 is: 108.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.50 : 138.63 = 72.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.50/138.63 = 72.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.50x = 138.63 × 72.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.50x = 10,005.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,005.62/92.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.17

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