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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.12, 138.34 and 88.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.12, 138.34 and 88.25 is: 132.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.12 : 138.34 = 88.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.12/138.34 = 88.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.12x = 138.34 × 88.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.12x = 12,208.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,208.51/92.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.53

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