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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.67, 138.98 and 38.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.67, 138.98 and 38.53 is: 57.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.67 : 138.98 = 38.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.67/138.98 = 38.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.67x = 138.98 × 38.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.67x = 5,355.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,355.17/92.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.79

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