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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.55, 138.69 and 62.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.55, 138.69 and 62.01 is: 92.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.55 : 138.69 = 62.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.55/138.69 = 62.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.55x = 138.69 × 62.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.55x = 8,600.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,600.17/92.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.92

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