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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.34, 138.29 and 82.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.34, 138.29 and 82.13 is: 122.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.34 : 138.29 = 82.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.34/138.29 = 82.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.34x = 138.29 × 82.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.34x = 11,356.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,356.66/92.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.99

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