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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.70, 138.80 and 76.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.70, 138.80 and 76.30 is: 114.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.70 : 138.80 = 76.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.70/138.80 = 76.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.70x = 138.80 × 76.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.70x = 10,590.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,590.44/92.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.24

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