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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.68, 138.90 and 62.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.68, 138.90 and 62.26 is: 93.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.68 : 138.90 = 62.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.68/138.90 = 62.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.68x = 138.90 × 62.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.68x = 8,647.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,647.91/92.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.31

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