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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.27, 138.21 and 59.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.27, 138.21 and 59.78 is: 89.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.27 : 138.21 = 59.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.27/138.21 = 59.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.27x = 138.21 × 59.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.27x = 8,261.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,261.50/92.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.54

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