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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.89, 139.27 and 44.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.89, 139.27 and 44.75 is: 67.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.89 : 139.27 = 44.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.89/139.27 = 44.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.89x = 139.27 × 44.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.89x = 6,232.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,232.33/92.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.09

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