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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.61, 138.78 and 53.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.61, 138.78 and 53.50 is: 80.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.61 : 138.78 = 53.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.61/138.78 = 53.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.61x = 138.78 × 53.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.61x = 7,424.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,424.22/92.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.17

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