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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.36, 138.37 and 63.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.36, 138.37 and 63.42 is: 95.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.36 : 138.37 = 63.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.36/138.37 = 63.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.36x = 138.37 × 63.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.36x = 8,775.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,775.43/92.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.02

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