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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.66, 139.08 and 66.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.66, 139.08 and 66.92 is: 100.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.66 : 139.08 = 66.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.66/139.08 = 66.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.66x = 139.08 × 66.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.66x = 9,307.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,307.19/92.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.44

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