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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.21, 138.31 and 40.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.21, 138.31 and 40.87 is: 61.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.21 : 138.31 = 40.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.21/138.31 = 40.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.21x = 138.31 × 40.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.21x = 5,652.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,652.80/92.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.31

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