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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.36, 138.58 and 43.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.36, 138.58 and 43.60 is: 65.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.36 : 138.58 = 43.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.36/138.58 = 43.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.36x = 138.58 × 43.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.36x = 6,042.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,042.09/92.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.42

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