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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.52, 138.63 and 56.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.52, 138.63 and 56.34 is: 84.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.52 : 138.63 = 56.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.52/138.63 = 56.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.52x = 138.63 × 56.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.52x = 7,810.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,810.41/92.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.42

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