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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.89, 139.33 and 54.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.89, 139.33 and 54.64 is: 81.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.89 : 139.33 = 54.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.89/139.33 = 54.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.89x = 139.33 × 54.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.89x = 7,612.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,612.29/92.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.95

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