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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.34, 138.54 and 61.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.34, 138.54 and 61.44 is: 92.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.34 : 138.54 = 61.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.34/138.54 = 61.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.34x = 138.54 × 61.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.34x = 8,511.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,511.90/92.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.18

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