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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.35, 138.55 and 34.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.35, 138.55 and 34.60 is: 51.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.35 : 138.55 = 34.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.35/138.55 = 34.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.35x = 138.55 × 34.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.35x = 4,793.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,793.83/92.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.91

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