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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.16, 137.96 and 68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.16, 137.96 and 68 is: 101.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.16 : 137.96 = 68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.16/137.96 = 68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.16x = 137.96 × 68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.16x = 9,381.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,381.28/92.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.79

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