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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.01, 137.83 and 46.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.01, 137.83 and 46.30 is: 69.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.01 : 137.83 = 46.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.01/137.83 = 46.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.01x = 137.83 × 46.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.01x = 6,381.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,381.07/92.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.35

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