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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.60, 138.68 and 68.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.60, 138.68 and 68.48 is: 102.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.60 : 138.68 = 68.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.60/138.68 = 68.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.60x = 138.68 × 68.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.60x = 9,496.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,496.81/92.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.56

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