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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.27, 138.12 and 59.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.27, 138.12 and 59.73 is: 89.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.27 : 138.12 = 59.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.27/138.12 = 59.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.27x = 138.12 × 59.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.27x = 8,250.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,250.28/92.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.41

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