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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.73, 139 and 56.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.73, 139 and 56.18 is: 84.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.73 : 139 = 56.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.73/139 = 56.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.73x = 139 × 56.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.73x = 7,809.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,809.02/92.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.21

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