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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.64, 138.97 and 56.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.64, 138.97 and 56.79 is: 85.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.64 : 138.97 = 56.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.64/138.97 = 56.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.64x = 138.97 × 56.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.64x = 7,892.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,892.11/92.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.19

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