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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.67, 138.64 and 62.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.67, 138.64 and 62.09 is: 92.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.67 : 138.64 = 62.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.67/138.64 = 62.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.67x = 138.64 × 62.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.67x = 8,608.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,608.16/92.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.89

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