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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.85, 139.23 and 31.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.85, 139.23 and 31.13 is: 46.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.85 : 139.23 = 31.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.85/139.23 = 31.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.85x = 139.23 × 31.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.85x = 4,333.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,333.73/92.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.68

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