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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.66, 138.76 and 54.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.66, 138.76 and 54.05 is: 80.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.66 : 138.76 = 54.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.66/138.76 = 54.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.66x = 138.76 × 54.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.66x = 7,500.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,500.19/92.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.95

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