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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.29, 138.41 and 43.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.29, 138.41 and 43.54 is: 65.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.29 : 138.41 = 43.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.29/138.41 = 43.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.29x = 138.41 × 43.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.29x = 6,026.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,026.37/92.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.30

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