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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.92, 137.76 and 43.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.92, 137.76 and 43.72 is: 65.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.92 : 137.76 = 43.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.92/137.76 = 43.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.92x = 137.76 × 43.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.92x = 6,022.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,022.87/91.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.52

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