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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.13, 427.56 and 92.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.13, 427.56 and 92.71 is: 139.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.13 : 427.56 = 92.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.13/427.56 = 92.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.13x = 427.56 × 92.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.13x = 39,639.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,639.09/285.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.02

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