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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.49, 138.66 and 53.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.49, 138.66 and 53.97 is: 80.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.49 : 138.66 = 53.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.49/138.66 = 53.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.49x = 138.66 × 53.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.49x = 7,483.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,483.48/92.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.91

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