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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.39, 137.95 and 81.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.39, 137.95 and 81.33 is: 121.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.39 : 137.95 = 81.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.39/137.95 = 81.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.39x = 137.95 × 81.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.39x = 11,218.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,218.38/92.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.43

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