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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.00, 137.94 and 46.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.00, 137.94 and 46.35 is: 69.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.00 : 137.94 = 46.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.00/137.94 = 46.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.00x = 137.94 × 46.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.00x = 6,393.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,393.52/92.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.50

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