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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.58, 138.88 and 81.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.58, 138.88 and 81.96 is: 122.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.58 : 138.88 = 81.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.58/138.88 = 81.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.58x = 138.88 × 81.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.58x = 11,382.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,382.60/92.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.95

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