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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.09, 138.14 and 46.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.09, 138.14 and 46.43 is: 69.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.09 : 138.14 = 46.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.09/138.14 = 46.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.09x = 138.14 × 46.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.09x = 6,413.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,413.61/92.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.65

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