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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.35, 138.39 and 53.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.35, 138.39 and 53.74 is: 80.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.35 : 138.39 = 53.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.35/138.39 = 53.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.35x = 138.39 × 53.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.35x = 7,437.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,437.08/92.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.53

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