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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.05, 138.17 and 53.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.05, 138.17 and 53.57 is: 80.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.05 : 138.17 = 53.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.05/138.17 = 53.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.05x = 138.17 × 53.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.05x = 7,402.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,402.25/92.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.42

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