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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92, 138.08 and 68.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92, 138.08 and 68.16 is: 102.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92 : 138.08 = 68.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92/138.08 = 68.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92x = 138.08 × 68.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92x = 9,411.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,411.53/92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.30

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