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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.05, 137.86 and 68.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.05, 137.86 and 68.05 is: 101.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.05 : 137.86 = 68.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.05/137.86 = 68.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.05x = 137.86 × 68.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.05x = 9,381.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,381.37/92.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.92

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