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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.34, 138.24 and 61.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.34, 138.24 and 61.70 is: 92.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.34 : 138.24 = 61.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.34/138.24 = 61.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.34x = 138.24 × 61.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.34x = 8,528.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,528.72/92.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.36

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