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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.73, 138.81 and 68.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.73, 138.81 and 68.31 is: 102.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.73 : 138.81 = 68.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.73/138.81 = 68.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.73x = 138.81 × 68.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.73x = 9,482.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,482.11/92.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.26

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