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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.01, 137.85 and 46.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.01, 137.85 and 46.29 is: 69.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.01 : 137.85 = 46.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.01/137.85 = 46.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.01x = 137.85 × 46.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.01x = 6,381.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,381.08/92.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.35

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