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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.19, 138.12 and 61.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.19, 138.12 and 61.78 is: 92.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.19 : 138.12 = 61.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.19/138.12 = 61.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.19x = 138.12 × 61.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.19x = 8,533.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,533.05/92.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.56

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