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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.05, 137.82 and 63.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.05, 137.82 and 63.13 is: 94.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.05 : 137.82 = 63.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.05/137.82 = 63.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.05x = 137.82 × 63.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.05x = 8,700.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,700.58/92.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.52

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