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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.14, 137.77 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.14, 137.77 and 90.72 is: 135.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.14 : 137.77 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.14/137.77 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.14x = 137.77 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.14x = 12,498.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,498.27/92.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.65

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