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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.23, 138.37 and 46.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.23, 138.37 and 46.56 is: 69.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.23 : 138.37 = 46.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.23/138.37 = 46.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.23x = 138.37 × 46.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.23x = 6,442.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,442.27/92.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.85

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