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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.94, 139.42 and 35.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.94, 139.42 and 35.18 is: 52.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.94 : 139.42 = 35.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.94/139.42 = 35.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.94x = 139.42 × 35.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.94x = 4,905.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,905.02/92.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.78

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