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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.84, 139.44 and 68.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.84, 139.44 and 68.72 is: 103.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.84 : 139.44 = 68.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.84/139.44 = 68.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.84x = 139.44 × 68.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.84x = 9,582.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,582.32/92.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.21

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