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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.58, 138.74 and 71.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.58, 138.74 and 71.10 is: 106.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.58 : 138.74 = 71.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.58/138.74 = 71.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.58x = 138.74 × 71.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.58x = 9,864.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,864.41/92.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.55

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