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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.58, 138.52 and 77.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.58, 138.52 and 77.19 is: 115.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.58 : 138.52 = 77.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.58/138.52 = 77.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.58x = 138.52 × 77.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.58x = 10,692.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,692.36/92.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.49

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