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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.30, 137.78 and 81.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.30, 137.78 and 81.50 is: 121.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.30 : 137.78 = 81.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.30/137.78 = 81.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.30x = 137.78 × 81.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.30x = 11,229.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,229.07/92.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.66

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