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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.66, 138.80 and 68.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.66, 138.80 and 68.26 is: 102.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.66 : 138.80 = 68.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.66/138.80 = 68.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.66x = 138.80 × 68.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.66x = 9,474.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,474.49/92.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.25

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