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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92, 138.30 and 85.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92, 138.30 and 85.32 is: 128.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92 : 138.30 = 85.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92/138.30 = 85.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92x = 138.30 × 85.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92x = 11,799.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,799.76/92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.26

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