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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.95, 139.45 and 38.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.95, 139.45 and 38.11 is: 57.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.95 : 139.45 = 38.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.95/139.45 = 38.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.95x = 139.45 × 38.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.95x = 5,314.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,314.44/92.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.18

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