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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.07, 137.79 and 81.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.07, 137.79 and 81.77 is: 122.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.07 : 137.79 = 81.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.07/137.79 = 81.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.07x = 137.79 × 81.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.07x = 11,266.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,266.40/92.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.37

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