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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.30, 138.53 and 43.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.30, 138.53 and 43.61 is: 65.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.30 : 138.53 = 43.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.30/138.53 = 43.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.30x = 138.53 × 43.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.30x = 6,040.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,040.71/92.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.45

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