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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.20, 137.99 and 56.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.20, 137.99 and 56.16 is: 84.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.20 : 137.99 = 56.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.20/137.99 = 56.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.20x = 137.99 × 56.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.20x = 7,749.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,749.52/92.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.05

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