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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.62, 139.16 and 75.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.62, 139.16 and 75.72 is: 113.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.62 : 139.16 = 75.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.62/139.16 = 75.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.62x = 139.16 × 75.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.62x = 10,537.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,537.20/92.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.77

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