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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.16, 137.97 and 56.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.16, 137.97 and 56.07 is: 83.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.16 : 137.97 = 56.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.16/137.97 = 56.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.16x = 137.97 × 56.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.16x = 7,735.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,735.98/92.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.94

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