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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.14, 138.18 and 46.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.14, 138.18 and 46.51 is: 69.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.14 : 138.18 = 46.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.14/138.18 = 46.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.14x = 138.18 × 46.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.14x = 6,426.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,426.58/92.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.75

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