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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.18, 137.93 and 55.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.18, 137.93 and 55.49 is: 83.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.18 : 137.93 = 55.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.18/137.93 = 55.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.18x = 137.93 × 55.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.18x = 7,652.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,652.77/92.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.02

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