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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.54, 138.85 and 63.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.54, 138.85 and 63.65 is: 95.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.54 : 138.85 = 63.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.54/138.85 = 63.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.54x = 138.85 × 63.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.54x = 8,837.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,837.99/92.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.50

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