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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.11, 138.47 and 91.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.11, 138.47 and 91.66 is: 137.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.11 : 138.47 = 91.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.11/138.47 = 91.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.11x = 138.47 × 91.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.11x = 12,692.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,692.16/92.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.79

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