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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.96, 139.26 and 44.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.96, 139.26 and 44.15 is: 66.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.96 : 139.26 = 44.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.96/139.26 = 44.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.96x = 139.26 × 44.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.96x = 6,147.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,147.41/92.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.13

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