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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.55, 138.70 and 54.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.55, 138.70 and 54.06 is: 81.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.55 : 138.70 = 54.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.55/138.70 = 54.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.55x = 138.70 × 54.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.55x = 7,498.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,498.12/92.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.02

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