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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.25, 138.48 and 53.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.25, 138.48 and 53.76 is: 80.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.25 : 138.48 = 53.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.25/138.48 = 53.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.25x = 138.48 × 53.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.25x = 7,444.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,444.68/92.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.70

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