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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.85, 139.12 and 47.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.85, 139.12 and 47.08 is: 70.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.85 : 139.12 = 47.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.85/139.12 = 47.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.85x = 139.12 × 47.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.85x = 6,549.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,549.83/92.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.54

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