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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.03, 138.06 and 55.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.03, 138.06 and 55.98 is: 83.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.03 : 138.06 = 55.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.03/138.06 = 55.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.03x = 138.06 × 55.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.03x = 7,728.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,728.60/92.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.98

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