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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.72, 139.11 and 69.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.72, 139.11 and 69.93 is: 104.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.72 : 139.11 = 69.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.72/139.11 = 69.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.72x = 139.11 × 69.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.72x = 9,727.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,727.96/92.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.92

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