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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.79, 138.96 and 56.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.79, 138.96 and 56.67 is: 84.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.79 : 138.96 = 56.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.79/138.96 = 56.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.79x = 138.96 × 56.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.79x = 7,874.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,874.86/92.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.87

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