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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.96, 139 and 71.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.96, 139 and 71.04 is: 106.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.96 : 139 = 71.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.96/139 = 71.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.96x = 139 × 71.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.96x = 9,874.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,874.56/92.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.22

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