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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.67, 139.08 and 37.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.67, 139.08 and 37.09 is: 55.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.67 : 139.08 = 37.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.67/139.08 = 37.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.67x = 139.08 × 37.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.67x = 5,158.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,158.58/92.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.67

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