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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.86, 138.71 and 68.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.86, 138.71 and 68.86 is: 102.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.86 : 138.71 = 68.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.86/138.71 = 68.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.86x = 138.71 × 68.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.86x = 9,551.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,551.57/92.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.86

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