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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.15, 137.46 and 85.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.15, 137.46 and 85.60 is: 127.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.15 : 137.46 = 85.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.15/137.46 = 85.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.15x = 137.46 × 85.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.15x = 11,765.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,765.67/92.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.69

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