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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.13, 137.93 and 86.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.13, 137.93 and 86.73 is: 129.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.13 : 137.93 = 86.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.13/137.93 = 86.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.13x = 137.93 × 86.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.13x = 11,962.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,962.24/92.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.84

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