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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.92, 139.38 and 55.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.92, 139.38 and 55.16 is: 82.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.92 : 139.38 = 55.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.92/139.38 = 55.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.92x = 139.38 × 55.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.92x = 7,688.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,688.20/92.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.74

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