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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.65, 138.87 and 72.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.65, 138.87 and 72.30 is: 108.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.65 : 138.87 = 72.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.65/138.87 = 72.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.65x = 138.87 × 72.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.65x = 10,040.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,040.30/92.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.37

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