Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92, 138 and 54
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 92, 138 and 54 is: 81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92 : 138 = 54 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92/138 = 54/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92x = 138 × 54 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92x = 7,452 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,452/92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 81
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