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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.19, 138.34 and 61.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.19, 138.34 and 61.27 is: 91.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.19 : 138.34 = 61.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.19/138.34 = 61.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.19x = 138.34 × 61.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.19x = 8,475.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,475.26/92.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.93

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