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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.71, 139.02 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.71, 139.02 and 72.44 is: 108.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.71 : 139.02 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.71/139.02 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.71x = 139.02 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.71x = 10,070.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,070.61/92.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.62

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