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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.61, 138.91 and 24.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.61, 138.91 and 24.13 is: 36.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.61 : 138.91 = 24.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.61/138.91 = 24.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.61x = 138.91 × 24.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.61x = 3,351.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351.96/92.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.20

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