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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.89, 139.46 and 72.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.89, 139.46 and 72.73 is: 109.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.89 : 139.46 = 72.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.89/139.46 = 72.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.89x = 139.46 × 72.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.89x = 10,142.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,142.93/92.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.19

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