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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.63, 138.43 and 68.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.63, 138.43 and 68.31 is: 102.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.63 : 138.43 = 68.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.63/138.43 = 68.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.63x = 138.43 × 68.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.63x = 9,455.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,455.85/92.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.08

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