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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.25, 138.12 and 61.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.25, 138.12 and 61.35 is: 91.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.25 : 138.12 = 61.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.25/138.12 = 61.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.25x = 138.12 × 61.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.25x = 8,473.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,473.66/92.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.86

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