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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.55, 138.96 and 81.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.55, 138.96 and 81.84 is: 122.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.55 : 138.96 = 81.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.55/138.96 = 81.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.55x = 138.96 × 81.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.55x = 11,372.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,372.49/92.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.88

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