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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.72, 139.83 and 91.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.72, 139.83 and 91.69 is: 138.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.72 : 139.83 = 91.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.72/139.83 = 91.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.72x = 139.83 × 91.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.72x = 12,821.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,821.01/92.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.28

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