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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92, 138.12 and 63.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92, 138.12 and 63.56 is: 95.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92 : 138.12 = 63.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92/138.12 = 63.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92x = 138.12 × 63.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92x = 8,778.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,778.91/92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.42

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