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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.13, 137.89 and 63.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.13, 137.89 and 63.15 is: 94.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.13 : 137.89 = 63.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.13/137.89 = 63.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.13x = 137.89 × 63.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.13x = 8,707.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,707.75/92.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.52

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