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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.42, 138.59 and 63.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.42, 138.59 and 63.53 is: 95.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.42 : 138.59 = 63.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.42/138.59 = 63.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.42x = 138.59 × 63.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.42x = 8,803.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,803.61/92.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.26

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