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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.73, 138.96 and 75.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.73, 138.96 and 75.51 is: 113.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.73 : 138.96 = 75.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.73/138.96 = 75.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.73x = 138.96 × 75.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.73x = 10,492.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,492.87/92.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.16

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