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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.16, 137.97 and 61.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.16, 137.97 and 61.38 is: 91.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.16 : 137.97 = 61.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.16/137.97 = 61.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.16x = 137.97 × 61.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.16x = 8,468.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,468.60/92.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.89

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