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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.76, 139.25 and 62.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.76, 139.25 and 62.38 is: 93.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.76 : 139.25 = 62.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.76/139.25 = 62.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.76x = 139.25 × 62.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.76x = 8,686.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,686.42/92.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.64

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