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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.54, 138.78 and 70.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.54, 138.78 and 70.85 is: 106.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.54 : 138.78 = 70.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.54/138.78 = 70.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.54x = 138.78 × 70.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.54x = 9,831.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,831.87/92.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.25

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