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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.80, 138.97 and 72.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.80, 138.97 and 72.14 is: 108.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.80 : 138.97 = 72.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.80/138.97 = 72.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.80x = 138.97 × 72.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.80x = 10,025.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,025.07/92.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.03

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