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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.60, 138.94 and 56.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.60, 138.94 and 56.04 is: 84.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.60 : 138.94 = 56.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.60/138.94 = 56.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.60x = 138.94 × 56.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.60x = 7,786.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,786.20/92.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.08

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