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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.52, 138.69 and 54.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.52, 138.69 and 54.14 is: 81.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.52 : 138.69 = 54.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.52/138.69 = 54.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.52x = 138.69 × 54.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.52x = 7,507.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,507.98/92.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.15

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