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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.13, 138.08 and 55.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.13, 138.08 and 55.54 is: 83.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.13 : 138.08 = 55.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.13/138.08 = 55.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.13x = 138.08 × 55.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.13x = 7,668.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,668.69/92.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.24

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