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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.50, 139.07 and 72.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.50, 139.07 and 72.25 is: 108.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.50 : 139.07 = 72.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.50/139.07 = 72.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.50x = 139.07 × 72.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.50x = 10,047.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,047.45/92.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.62

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