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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.28, 138.62 and 67.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.28, 138.62 and 67.98 is: 102.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.28 : 138.62 = 67.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.28/138.62 = 67.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.28x = 138.62 × 67.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.28x = 9,423.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,423.39/92.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.12

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