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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.55, 138.72 and 70.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.55, 138.72 and 70.83 is: 106.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.55 : 138.72 = 70.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.55/138.72 = 70.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.55x = 138.72 × 70.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.55x = 9,825.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,825.80/92.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.16

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