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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.62, 138.84 and 63.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.62, 138.84 and 63.28 is: 94.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.62 : 138.84 = 63.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.62/138.84 = 63.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.62x = 138.84 × 63.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.62x = 8,785.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,785.80/92.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.86

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