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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.04, 137.66 and 53.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.04, 137.66 and 53.42 is: 79.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.04 : 137.66 = 53.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.04/137.66 = 53.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.04x = 137.66 × 53.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.04x = 7,353.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,353.53/92.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.90

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