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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.21, 137.70 and 61.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.21, 137.70 and 61.56 is: 91.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.21 : 137.70 = 61.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.21/137.70 = 61.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.21x = 137.70 × 61.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.21x = 8,476.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,476.81/92.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.93

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