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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.89, 139.24 and 68.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.89, 139.24 and 68.95 is: 103.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.89 : 139.24 = 68.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.89/139.24 = 68.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.89x = 139.24 × 68.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.89x = 9,600.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,600.60/92.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.35

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