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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.62, 138.89 and 78.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.62, 138.89 and 78.11 is: 117.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.62 : 138.89 = 78.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.62/138.89 = 78.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.62x = 138.89 × 78.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.62x = 10,848.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,848.70/92.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.13

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