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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.78, 138.93 and 67.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.78, 138.93 and 67.27 is: 100.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.78 : 138.93 = 67.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.78/138.93 = 67.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.78x = 138.93 × 67.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.78x = 9,345.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,345.82/92.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.73

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