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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.58, 138.69 and 92.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.58, 138.69 and 92.58 is: 138.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.58 : 138.69 = 92.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.58/138.69 = 92.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.58x = 138.69 × 92.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.58x = 12,839.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,839.92/92.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.69

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