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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.45, 138.71 and 62.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.45, 138.71 and 62.08 is: 93.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.45 : 138.71 = 62.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.45/138.71 = 62.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.45x = 138.71 × 62.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.45x = 8,610.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,610.93/92.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.14

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