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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.11, 138.14 and 53.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.11, 138.14 and 53.55 is: 80.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.11 : 138.14 = 53.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.11/138.14 = 53.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.11x = 138.14 × 53.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.11x = 7,397.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,397.40/92.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.31

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