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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.48, 138.66 and 56.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.48, 138.66 and 56.40 is: 84.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.48 : 138.66 = 56.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.48/138.66 = 56.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.48x = 138.66 × 56.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.48x = 7,820.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,820.42/92.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.56

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