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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.91, 139.17 and 67.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.91, 139.17 and 67.20 is: 100.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.91 : 139.17 = 67.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.91/139.17 = 67.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.91x = 139.17 × 67.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.91x = 9,352.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,352.22/92.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.66

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