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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.04, 137.90 and 55.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.04, 137.90 and 55.92 is: 83.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.04 : 137.90 = 55.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.04/137.90 = 55.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.04x = 137.90 × 55.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.04x = 7,711.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,711.37/92.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.78

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