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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.64, 138.92 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.64, 138.92 and 76.44 is: 114.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.64 : 138.92 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.64/138.92 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.64x = 138.92 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.64x = 10,619.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,619.18/92.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.62

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