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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.18, 138.97 and 91.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.18, 138.97 and 91.16 is: 137.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.18 : 138.97 = 91.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.18/138.97 = 91.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.18x = 138.97 × 91.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.18x = 12,668.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,668.51/92.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.43

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