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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.54, 138.88 and 72.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.54, 138.88 and 72.77 is: 109.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.54 : 138.88 = 72.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.54/138.88 = 72.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.54x = 138.88 × 72.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.54x = 10,105.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,105.69/92.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.20

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