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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.46, 138.62 and 63.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.46, 138.62 and 63.50 is: 95.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.46 : 138.62 = 63.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.46/138.62 = 63.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.46x = 138.62 × 63.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.46x = 8,802.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,802.37/92.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.20

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