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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.74, 139.23 and 75.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.74, 139.23 and 75.83 is: 113.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.74 : 139.23 = 75.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.74/139.23 = 75.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.74x = 139.23 × 75.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.74x = 10,557.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,557.81/92.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.84

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