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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.79, 138.82 and 68.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.79, 138.82 and 68.25 is: 102.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.79 : 138.82 = 68.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.79/138.82 = 68.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.79x = 138.82 × 68.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.79x = 9,474.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,474.47/92.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.11

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