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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.79, 138.91 and 76.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.79, 138.91 and 76.38 is: 114.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.79 : 138.91 = 76.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.79/138.91 = 76.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.79x = 138.91 × 76.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.79x = 10,609.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,609.95/92.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.34

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