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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.25, 138.34 and 46.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.25, 138.34 and 46.58 is: 69.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.25 : 138.34 = 46.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.25/138.34 = 46.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.25x = 138.34 × 46.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.25x = 6,442.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,442.95/92.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.84

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