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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.34, 138.40 and 68.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.34, 138.40 and 68.23 is: 102.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.34 : 138.40 = 68.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.34/138.40 = 68.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.34x = 138.40 × 68.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.34x = 9,443.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,443.03/92.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.26

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