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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.15, 137.40 and 87.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.15, 137.40 and 87.02 is: 129.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.15 : 137.40 = 87.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.15/137.40 = 87.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.15x = 137.40 × 87.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.15x = 11,955.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,955.86/92.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.75

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