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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.18, 137.96 and 90.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.18, 137.96 and 90.71 is: 135.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.18 : 137.96 = 90.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.18/137.96 = 90.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.18x = 137.96 × 90.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.18x = 12,514.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,514.92/92.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.76

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