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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.62, 147.23 and 92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.62, 147.23 and 92 is: 138.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.62 : 147.23 = 92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.62/147.23 = 92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.62x = 147.23 × 92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.62x = 13,545.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,545.16/97.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.75

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