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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.88, 139.62 and 62.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.88, 139.62 and 62.64 is: 94.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.88 : 139.62 = 62.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.88/139.62 = 62.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.88x = 139.62 × 62.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.88x = 8,745.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,745.80/92.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.16

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