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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.19, 137.94 and 55.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.19, 137.94 and 55.64 is: 83.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.19 : 137.94 = 55.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.19/137.94 = 55.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.19x = 137.94 × 55.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.19x = 7,674.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,674.98/92.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.25

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