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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.76, 138.92 and 77.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.76, 138.92 and 77.61 is: 116.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.76 : 138.92 = 77.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.76/138.92 = 77.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.76x = 138.92 × 77.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.76x = 10,781.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,781.58/92.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.23

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