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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.80, 139.69 and 71.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.80, 139.69 and 71.25 is: 107.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.80 : 139.69 = 71.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.80/139.69 = 71.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.80x = 139.69 × 71.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.80x = 9,952.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,952.47/92.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.25

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