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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.76, 138.90 and 71.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.76, 138.90 and 71.40 is: 106.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.76 : 138.90 = 71.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.76/138.90 = 71.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.76x = 138.90 × 71.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.76x = 9,917.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,917.46/92.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.92

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