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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.37, 138.44 and 70.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.37, 138.44 and 70.54 is: 105.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.37 : 138.44 = 70.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.37/138.44 = 70.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.37x = 138.44 × 70.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.37x = 9,765.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,765.56/92.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.72

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