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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.27, 138.48 and 63.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.27, 138.48 and 63.31 is: 95.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.27 : 138.48 = 63.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.27/138.48 = 63.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.27x = 138.48 × 63.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.27x = 8,767.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,767.17/92.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.02

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