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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.61, 137.98 and 86.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.61, 137.98 and 86.72 is: 129.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.61 : 137.98 = 86.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.61/137.98 = 86.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.61x = 137.98 × 86.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.61x = 11,965.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,965.63/92.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.20

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