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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.78, 138.77 and 62.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.78, 138.77 and 62.33 is: 93.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.78 : 138.77 = 62.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.78/138.77 = 62.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.78x = 138.77 × 62.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.78x = 8,648.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,648.53/92.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.22

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