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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.38, 137.94 and 81.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.38, 137.94 and 81.33 is: 121.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.38 : 137.94 = 81.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.38/137.94 = 81.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.38x = 137.94 × 81.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.38x = 11,218.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,218.66/92.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.44

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