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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.16, 138.13 and 53.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.16, 138.13 and 53.63 is: 80.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.16 : 138.13 = 53.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.16/138.13 = 53.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.16x = 138.13 × 53.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.16x = 7,407.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,407.91/92.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.38

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