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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.61, 138.73 and 77.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.61, 138.73 and 77.24 is: 115.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.61 : 138.73 = 77.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.61/138.73 = 77.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.61x = 138.73 × 77.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.61x = 10,715.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,715.51/92.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.71

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