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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.11, 137.85 and 71.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.11, 137.85 and 71.86 is: 107.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.11 : 137.85 = 71.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.11/137.85 = 71.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.11x = 137.85 × 71.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.11x = 9,905.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,905.90/92.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.54

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