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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.18, 138.47 and 69.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.18, 138.47 and 69.45 is: 104.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.18 : 138.47 = 69.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.18/138.47 = 69.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.18x = 138.47 × 69.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.18x = 9,616.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,616.39/92.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.33

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