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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.22, 137.57 and 90.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.22, 137.57 and 90.78 is: 135.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.22 : 137.57 = 90.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.22/137.57 = 90.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.22x = 137.57 × 90.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.22x = 12,488.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,488.60/92.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.42

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