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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.54, 138.86 and 53.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.54, 138.86 and 53.93 is: 80.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.54 : 138.86 = 53.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.54/138.86 = 53.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.54x = 138.86 × 53.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.54x = 7,487.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,487.76/92.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.92

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