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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.08, 138.16 and 44.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.08, 138.16 and 44.02 is: 66.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.08 : 138.16 = 44.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.08/138.16 = 44.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.08x = 138.16 × 44.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.08x = 6,081.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,081.80/92.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.05

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