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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.05, 137.95 and 46.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.05, 137.95 and 46.31 is: 69.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.05 : 137.95 = 46.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.05/137.95 = 46.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.05x = 137.95 × 46.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.05x = 6,387.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,387.66/92.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.40

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