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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.22, 137.78 and 82.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.22, 137.78 and 82.50 is: 123.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.22 : 137.78 = 82.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.22/137.78 = 82.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.22x = 137.78 × 82.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.22x = 11,366.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,366.44/92.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.25

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