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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.81, 138.98 and 62.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.81, 138.98 and 62.24 is: 93.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.81 : 138.98 = 62.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.81/138.98 = 62.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.81x = 138.98 × 62.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.81x = 8,649.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,649.58/92.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.19

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