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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.90, 138.80 and 76.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.90, 138.80 and 76.46 is: 114.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.90 : 138.80 = 76.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.90/138.80 = 76.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.90x = 138.80 × 76.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.90x = 10,612.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,612.15/92.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.23

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