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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.22, 137.72 and 91.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.22, 137.72 and 91.22 is: 136.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.22 : 137.72 = 91.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.22/137.72 = 91.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.22x = 137.72 × 91.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.22x = 12,561.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,561.67/92.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.21

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