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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.13, 138.23 and 44.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.13, 138.23 and 44.04 is: 66.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.13 : 138.23 = 44.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.13/138.23 = 44.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.13x = 138.23 × 44.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.13x = 6,087.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,087.43/92.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.07

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