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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.70, 139.59 and 85.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.70, 139.59 and 85.14 is: 128.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.70 : 139.59 = 85.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.70/139.59 = 85.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.70x = 139.59 × 85.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.70x = 11,884.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,884.69/92.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.21

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