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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.84, 138.94 and 70.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.84, 138.94 and 70.81 is: 105.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.84 : 138.94 = 70.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.84/138.94 = 70.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.84x = 138.94 × 70.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.84x = 9,837.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,837.82/92.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.97

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