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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.58, 138.33 and 75.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.58, 138.33 and 75.24 is: 112.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.58 : 138.33 = 75.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.58/138.33 = 75.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.58x = 138.33 × 75.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.58x = 10,407.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,407.95/92.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.42

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