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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.80, 138.44 and 76.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.80, 138.44 and 76.72 is: 114.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.80 : 138.44 = 76.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.80/138.44 = 76.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.80x = 138.44 × 76.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.80x = 10,621.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,621.12/92.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.45

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