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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.42, 137.94 and 69.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.42, 137.94 and 69.48 is: 103.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.42 : 137.94 = 69.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.42/137.94 = 69.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.42x = 137.94 × 69.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.42x = 9,584.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,584.49/92.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.71

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