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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.59, 138.67 and 63.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.59, 138.67 and 63.74 is: 95.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.59 : 138.67 = 63.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.59/138.67 = 63.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.59x = 138.67 × 63.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.59x = 8,839.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,839.01/92.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.47

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