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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.96, 139.39 and 72.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.96, 139.39 and 72.69 is: 109.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.96 : 139.39 = 72.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.96/139.39 = 72.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.96x = 139.39 × 72.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.96x = 10,132.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,132.26/92.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.00

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