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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.71, 139.86 and 82.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.71, 139.86 and 82.69 is: 124.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.71 : 139.86 = 82.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.71/139.86 = 82.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.71x = 139.86 × 82.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.71x = 11,564.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,564.67/92.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.74

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