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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.87, 139.31 and 75.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.87, 139.31 and 75.90 is: 113.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.87 : 139.31 = 75.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.87/139.31 = 75.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.87x = 139.31 × 75.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.87x = 10,573.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,573.82/92.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.86

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