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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.45, 138.59 and 46.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.45, 138.59 and 46.75 is: 70.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.45 : 138.59 = 46.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.45/138.59 = 46.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.45x = 138.59 × 46.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.45x = 6,478.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,478.62/92.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.08

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