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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.59, 138.87 and 43.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.59, 138.87 and 43.88 is: 65.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.59 : 138.87 = 43.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.59/138.87 = 43.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.59x = 138.87 × 43.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.59x = 6,093.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,093.14/92.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.81

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