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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.70, 139.06 and 54.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.70, 139.06 and 54.24 is: 81.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.70 : 139.06 = 54.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.70/139.06 = 54.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.70x = 139.06 × 54.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.70x = 7,542.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,542.61/92.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.37

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