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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.24, 138.01 and 56.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.24, 138.01 and 56.19 is: 84.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.24 : 138.01 = 56.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.24/138.01 = 56.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.24x = 138.01 × 56.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.24x = 7,754.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,754.78/92.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.07

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