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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.75, 138.87 and 72.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.75, 138.87 and 72.50 is: 108.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.75 : 138.87 = 72.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.75/138.87 = 72.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.75x = 138.87 × 72.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.75x = 10,067.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,067.38/92.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.55

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