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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.70, 138.93 and 71.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.70, 138.93 and 71.22 is: 106.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.70 : 138.93 = 71.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.70/138.93 = 71.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.70x = 138.93 × 71.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.70x = 9,894.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,894.59/92.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.74

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