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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.03, 137.86 and 43.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.03, 137.86 and 43.21 is: 64.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.03 : 137.86 = 43.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.03/137.86 = 43.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.03x = 137.86 × 43.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.03x = 5,956.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,956.99/92.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.73

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