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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.78, 139.02 and 68.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.78, 139.02 and 68.62 is: 102.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.78 : 139.02 = 68.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.78/139.02 = 68.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.78x = 139.02 × 68.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.78x = 9,539.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,539.55/92.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.82

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