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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.99, 139.47 and 44.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.99, 139.47 and 44.90 is: 67.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.99 : 139.47 = 44.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.99/139.47 = 44.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.99x = 139.47 × 44.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.99x = 6,261.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,261.51/92.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.34

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