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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.16, 412.68 and 92.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.16, 412.68 and 92.55 is: 138.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.16 : 412.68 = 92.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.16/412.68 = 92.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.16x = 412.68 × 92.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.16x = 38,193.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,193.53/275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.80

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