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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.88, 138.69 and 83.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.88, 138.69 and 83.70 is: 124.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.88 : 138.69 = 83.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.88/138.69 = 83.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.88x = 138.69 × 83.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.88x = 11,608.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,608.35/92.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.98

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