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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.21, 138.23 and 53.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.21, 138.23 and 53.72 is: 80.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.21 : 138.23 = 53.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.21/138.23 = 53.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.21x = 138.23 × 53.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.21x = 7,425.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,425.48/92.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.53

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