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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.97, 138.89 and 78.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.97, 138.89 and 78.45 is: 117.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.97 : 138.89 = 78.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.97/138.89 = 78.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.97x = 138.89 × 78.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.97x = 10,895.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,895.92/92.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.20

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