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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.25, 138.33 and 61.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.25, 138.33 and 61.92 is: 92.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.25 : 138.33 = 61.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.25/138.33 = 61.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.25x = 138.33 × 61.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.25x = 8,565.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,565.39/92.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.85

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