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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.90, 139.38 and 75.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.90, 139.38 and 75.92 is: 113.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.90 : 139.38 = 75.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.90/139.38 = 75.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.90x = 139.38 × 75.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.90x = 10,581.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,581.73/92.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.90

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