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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.12, 138.23 and 55.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.12, 138.23 and 55.97 is: 83.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.12 : 138.23 = 55.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.12/138.23 = 55.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.12x = 138.23 × 55.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.12x = 7,736.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,736.49/92.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.99

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