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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.81, 139.25 and 44.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.81, 139.25 and 44.75 is: 67.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.81 : 139.25 = 44.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.81/139.25 = 44.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.81x = 139.25 × 44.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.81x = 6,231.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,231.90/92.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.15

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