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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.80, 137.60 and 92.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.80, 137.60 and 92.80 is: 137.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.80 : 137.60 = 92.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.80/137.60 = 92.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.80x = 137.60 × 92.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.80x = 12,769.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,769.28/92.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.60

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