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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.40, 137.82 and 86.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.40, 137.82 and 86.02 is: 128.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.40 : 137.82 = 86.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.40/137.82 = 86.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.40x = 137.82 × 86.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.40x = 11,854.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,854.85/92.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.30

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