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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.31, 138.34 and 46.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.31, 138.34 and 46.54 is: 69.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.31 : 138.34 = 46.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.31/138.34 = 46.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.31x = 138.34 × 46.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.31x = 6,438.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,438.57/92.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.75

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