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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.91, 139.56 and 81.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.91, 139.56 and 81.57 is: 122.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.91 : 139.56 = 81.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.91/139.56 = 81.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.91x = 139.56 × 81.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.91x = 11,383.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,383.91/92.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.53

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