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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.66, 138.84 and 75.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.66, 138.84 and 75.64 is: 113.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.66 : 138.84 = 75.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.66/138.84 = 75.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.66x = 138.84 × 75.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.66x = 10,501.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,501.86/92.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.34

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