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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.92, 139.17 and 73.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.92, 139.17 and 73.56 is: 110.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.92 : 139.17 = 73.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.92/139.17 = 73.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.92x = 139.17 × 73.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.92x = 10,237.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,237.35/92.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.18

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