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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.55, 138.61 and 68.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.55, 138.61 and 68.55 is: 102.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.55 : 138.61 = 68.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.55/138.61 = 68.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.55x = 138.61 × 68.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.55x = 9,501.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,501.72/92.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.67

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