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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.35, 138.62 and 53.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.35, 138.62 and 53.83 is: 80.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.35 : 138.62 = 53.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.35/138.62 = 53.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.35x = 138.62 × 53.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.35x = 7,461.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,461.22/92.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.80

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