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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.28, 137.89 and 70.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.28, 137.89 and 70.49 is: 105.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.28 : 137.89 = 70.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.28/137.89 = 70.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.28x = 137.89 × 70.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.28x = 9,720.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,720.03/92.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.33

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