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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.21, 138.38 and 55.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.21, 138.38 and 55.76 is: 83.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.21 : 138.38 = 55.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.21/138.38 = 55.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.21x = 138.38 × 55.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.21x = 7,715.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,715.10/92.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.67

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