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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.56, 138.86 and 62.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.56, 138.86 and 62.16 is: 93.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.56 : 138.86 = 62.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.56/138.86 = 62.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.56x = 138.86 × 62.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.56x = 8,631.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,631.54/92.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.25

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