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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.21, 138.32 and 43.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.21, 138.32 and 43.46 is: 65.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.21 : 138.32 = 43.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.21/138.32 = 43.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.21x = 138.32 × 43.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.21x = 6,011.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,011.17/92.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.19

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