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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.39, 138.41 and 55.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.39, 138.41 and 55.74 is: 83.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.39 : 138.41 = 55.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.39/138.41 = 55.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.39x = 138.41 × 55.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.39x = 7,714.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,714.64/92.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.50

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