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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.45, 137.97 and 81.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.45, 137.97 and 81.62 is: 121.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.45 : 137.97 = 81.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.45/137.97 = 81.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.45x = 137.97 × 81.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.45x = 11,261.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,261.11/92.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.81

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