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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.23, 138.39 and 61.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.23, 138.39 and 61.82 is: 92.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.23 : 138.39 = 61.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.23/138.39 = 61.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.23x = 138.39 × 61.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.23x = 8,555.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,555.50/92.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.76

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