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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.73, 138.53 and 71.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.73, 138.53 and 71.06 is: 106.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.73 : 138.53 = 71.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.73/138.53 = 71.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.73x = 138.53 × 71.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.73x = 9,842.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,842.89/92.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.15

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