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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.97, 139.14 and 56.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.97, 139.14 and 56.93 is: 85.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.97 : 139.14 = 56.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.97/139.14 = 56.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.97x = 139.14 × 56.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.97x = 7,920.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,920.54/92.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.19

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