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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.23, 138.33 and 56.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.23, 138.33 and 56.08 is: 84.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.23 : 138.33 = 56.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.23/138.33 = 56.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.23x = 138.33 × 56.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.23x = 7,757.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,757.20/92.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.11

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