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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.12, 138.05 and 53.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.12, 138.05 and 53.64 is: 80.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.12 : 138.05 = 53.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.12/138.05 = 53.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.12x = 138.05 × 53.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.12x = 7,404.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,404.73/92.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.39

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