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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.16, 138.88 and 91.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.16, 138.88 and 91.20 is: 137.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.16 : 138.88 = 91.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.16/138.88 = 91.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.16x = 138.88 × 91.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.16x = 12,665.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,665.86/92.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.43

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