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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.75, 139.09 and 34.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.75, 139.09 and 34.99 is: 52.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.75 : 139.09 = 34.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.75/139.09 = 34.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.75x = 139.09 × 34.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.75x = 4,866.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,866.32/92.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.47

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