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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.09, 137.92 and 55.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.09, 137.92 and 55.95 is: 83.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.09 : 137.92 = 55.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.09/137.92 = 55.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.09x = 137.92 × 55.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.09x = 7,716.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,716.62/92.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.79

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