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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.12, 137.90 and 67.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.12, 137.90 and 67.68 is: 101.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.12 : 137.90 = 67.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.12/137.90 = 67.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.12x = 137.90 × 67.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.12x = 9,333.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,333.07/92.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.31

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