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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.71, 138.88 and 43.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.71, 138.88 and 43.90 is: 65.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.71 : 138.88 = 43.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.71/138.88 = 43.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.71x = 138.88 × 43.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.71x = 6,096.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,096.19/92.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.75

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