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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92, 138.06 and 55.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92, 138.06 and 55.95 is: 83.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92 : 138.06 = 55.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92/138.06 = 55.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92x = 138.06 × 55.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92x = 7,724.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,724.46/92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.96

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