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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.48, 138.59 and 69.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.48, 138.59 and 69.59 is: 104.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.48 : 138.59 = 69.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.48/138.59 = 69.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.48x = 138.59 × 69.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.48x = 9,644.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,644.48/92.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.29

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