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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.78, 138.90 and 82.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.78, 138.90 and 82.37 is: 123.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.78 : 138.90 = 82.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.78/138.90 = 82.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.78x = 138.90 × 82.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.78x = 11,441.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,441.39/92.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.32

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