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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.27, 138.47 and 53.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.27, 138.47 and 53.73 is: 80.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.27 : 138.47 = 53.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.27/138.47 = 53.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.27x = 138.47 × 53.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.27x = 7,439.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,439.72/92.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.63

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