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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.18, 137.97 and 57.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.18, 137.97 and 57.97 is: 86.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.18 : 137.97 = 57.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.18/137.97 = 57.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.18x = 137.97 × 57.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.18x = 7,997.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,997.99/92.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.76

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