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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.88, 139.28 and 67.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.88, 139.28 and 67.20 is: 100.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.88 : 139.28 = 67.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.88/139.28 = 67.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.88x = 139.28 × 67.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.88x = 9,359.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,359.62/92.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.77

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