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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.13, 138.33 and 81.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.13, 138.33 and 81.33 is: 122.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.13 : 138.33 = 81.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.13/138.33 = 81.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.13x = 138.33 × 81.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.13x = 11,250.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,250.38/92.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.11

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