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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.04, 137.97 and 34.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.04, 137.97 and 34.22 is: 51.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.04 : 137.97 = 34.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.04/137.97 = 34.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.04x = 137.97 × 34.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.04x = 4,721.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,721.33/92.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.30

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