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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.84, 138.87 and 54.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.84, 138.87 and 54.32 is: 81.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.84 : 138.87 = 54.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.84/138.87 = 54.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.84x = 138.87 × 54.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.84x = 7,542.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,542.72/92.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.25

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