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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.61, 139.05 and 56.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.61, 139.05 and 56.43 is: 84.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.61 : 139.05 = 56.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.61/139.05 = 56.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.61x = 139.05 × 56.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.61x = 7,846.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,846.59/92.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.73

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