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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92, 137.19 and 85.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92, 137.19 and 85.39 is: 127.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92 : 137.19 = 85.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92/137.19 = 85.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92x = 137.19 × 85.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92x = 11,714.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,714.65/92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.33

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