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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.34, 137.85 and 82.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.34, 137.85 and 82.12 is: 122.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.34 : 137.85 = 82.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.34/137.85 = 82.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.34x = 137.85 × 82.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.34x = 11,320.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,320.24/92.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.59

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