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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.48, 138.80 and 64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.48, 138.80 and 64 is: 96.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.48 : 138.80 = 64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.48/138.80 = 64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.48x = 138.80 × 64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.48x = 8,883.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,883.20/92.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.06

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