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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.43, 138.69 and 44.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.43, 138.69 and 44.34 is: 66.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.43 : 138.69 = 44.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.43/138.69 = 44.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.43x = 138.69 × 44.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.43x = 6,149.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,149.51/92.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.53

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