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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.66, 138.76 and 72.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.66, 138.76 and 72.48 is: 108.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.66 : 138.76 = 72.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.66/138.76 = 72.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.66x = 138.76 × 72.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.66x = 10,057.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,057.14/92.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.54

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