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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.05, 137.94 and 55.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.05, 137.94 and 55.94 is: 83.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.05 : 137.94 = 55.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.05/137.94 = 55.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.05x = 137.94 × 55.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.05x = 7,716.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,716.36/92.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.83

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