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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.60, 138.58 and 64.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.60, 138.58 and 64.12 is: 95.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.60 : 138.58 = 64.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.60/138.58 = 64.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.60x = 138.58 × 64.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.60x = 8,885.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,885.75/92.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.96

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