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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.16, 138 and 43.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.16, 138 and 43.96 is: 65.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.16 : 138 = 43.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.16/138 = 43.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.16x = 138 × 43.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.16x = 6,066.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,066.48/92.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.83

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