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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.72, 138.76 and 77.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.72, 138.76 and 77.53 is: 116.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.72 : 138.76 = 77.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.72/138.76 = 77.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.72x = 138.76 × 77.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.72x = 10,758.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,758.06/92.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.03

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