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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.90, 139.24 and 72.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.90, 139.24 and 72.55 is: 108.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.90 : 139.24 = 72.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.90/139.24 = 72.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.90x = 139.24 × 72.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.90x = 10,101.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,101.86/92.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.74

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