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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.60, 138.89 and 68.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.60, 138.89 and 68.57 is: 102.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.60 : 138.89 = 68.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.60/138.89 = 68.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.60x = 138.89 × 68.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.60x = 9,523.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,523.16/92.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.85

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