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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.16, 137.99 and 46.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.16, 137.99 and 46.35 is: 69.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.16 : 137.99 = 46.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.16/137.99 = 46.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.16x = 137.99 × 46.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.16x = 6,395.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,395.95/92.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.40

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