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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.48, 138.78 and 68.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.48, 138.78 and 68.18 is: 102.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.48 : 138.78 = 68.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.48/138.78 = 68.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.48x = 138.78 × 68.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.48x = 9,461.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,461.33/92.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.31

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