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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.05, 137.91 and 40.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.05, 137.91 and 40.66 is: 60.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.05 : 137.91 = 40.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.05/137.91 = 40.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.05x = 137.91 × 40.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.05x = 5,607.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,607.23/92.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.92

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