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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.69, 139.02 and 34.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.69, 139.02 and 34.91 is: 52.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.69 : 139.02 = 34.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.69/139.02 = 34.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.69x = 139.02 × 34.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.69x = 4,853.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,853.19/92.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.36

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