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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.18, 137.93 and 82.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.18, 137.93 and 82.19 is: 122.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.18 : 137.93 = 82.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.18/137.93 = 82.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.18x = 137.93 × 82.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.18x = 11,335.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,335.37/92.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.98

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