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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.16, 138.24 and 23.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.16, 138.24 and 23.69 is: 35.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.16 : 138.24 = 23.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.16/138.24 = 23.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.16x = 138.24 × 23.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.16x = 3,274.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,274.33/92.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.53

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