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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.63, 138.80 and 56.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.63, 138.80 and 56.08 is: 84.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.63 : 138.80 = 56.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.63/138.80 = 56.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.63x = 138.80 × 56.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.63x = 7,783.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,783.90/92.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.03

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