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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.65, 138.98 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.65, 138.98 and 68.76 is: 103.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.65 : 138.98 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.65/138.98 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.65x = 138.98 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.65x = 9,556.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,556.26/92.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.14

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