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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.09, 137.93 and 46.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.09, 137.93 and 46.41 is: 69.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.09 : 137.93 = 46.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.09/137.93 = 46.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.09x = 137.93 × 46.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.09x = 6,401.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,401.10/92.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.51

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