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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.69, 138.77 and 69.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.69, 138.77 and 69.79 is: 104.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.69 : 138.77 = 69.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.69/138.77 = 69.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.69x = 138.77 × 69.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.69x = 9,684.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,684.76/92.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.49

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