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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.03, 137.89 and 34.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.03, 137.89 and 34.17 is: 51.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.03 : 137.89 = 34.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.03/137.89 = 34.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.03x = 137.89 × 34.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.03x = 4,711.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,711.36/92.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.20

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