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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.76, 139.22 and 56.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.76, 139.22 and 56.24 is: 84.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.76 : 139.22 = 56.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.76/139.22 = 56.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.76x = 139.22 × 56.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.76x = 7,829.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,829.73/92.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.41

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