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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.76, 138.84 and 87.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.76, 138.84 and 87.06 is: 130.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.76 : 138.84 = 87.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.76/138.84 = 87.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.76x = 138.84 × 87.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.76x = 12,087.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,087.41/92.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.31

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