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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.10, 137.96 and 68.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.10, 137.96 and 68.08 is: 101.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.10 : 137.96 = 68.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.10/137.96 = 68.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.10x = 137.96 × 68.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.10x = 9,392.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,392.32/92.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.98

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