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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.19, 138.28 and 43.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.19, 138.28 and 43.51 is: 65.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.19 : 138.28 = 43.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.19/138.28 = 43.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.19x = 138.28 × 43.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.19x = 6,016.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,016.96/92.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.27

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