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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.81, 139.08 and 71.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.81, 139.08 and 71.12 is: 106.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.81 : 139.08 = 71.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.81/139.08 = 71.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.81x = 139.08 × 71.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.81x = 9,891.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,891.37/92.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.58

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