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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.91, 139.37 and 71.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.91, 139.37 and 71.28 is: 106.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.91 : 139.37 = 71.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.91/139.37 = 71.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.91x = 139.37 × 71.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.91x = 9,934.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,934.46/92.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.93

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