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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.82, 138.96 and 63.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.82, 138.96 and 63.96 is: 95.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.82 : 138.96 = 63.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.82/138.96 = 63.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.82x = 138.96 × 63.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.82x = 8,887.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,887.88/92.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.75

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