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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.90, 138.62 and 81.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.90, 138.62 and 81.97 is: 122.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.90 : 138.62 = 81.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.90/138.62 = 81.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.90x = 138.62 × 81.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.90x = 11,362.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,362.68/92.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.31

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