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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.97, 139.19 and 56.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.97, 139.19 and 56.79 is: 85.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.97 : 139.19 = 56.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.97/139.19 = 56.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.97x = 139.19 × 56.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.97x = 7,904.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,904.32/92.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.02

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