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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.52, 138.14 and 75.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.52, 138.14 and 75.35 is: 112.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.52 : 138.14 = 75.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.52/138.14 = 75.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.52x = 138.14 × 75.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.52x = 10,408.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,408.69/92.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.50

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