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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.70, 138.78 and 76.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.70, 138.78 and 76.26 is: 114.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.70 : 138.78 = 76.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.70/138.78 = 76.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.70x = 138.78 × 76.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.70x = 10,583.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,583.36/92.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.17

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