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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.51, 138.36 and 75.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.51, 138.36 and 75.50 is: 112.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.51 : 138.36 = 75.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.51/138.36 = 75.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.51x = 138.36 × 75.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.51x = 10,446.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,446.27/92.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.92

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