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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.25, 137.63 and 90.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.25, 137.63 and 90.21 is: 134.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.25 : 137.63 = 90.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.25/137.63 = 90.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.25x = 137.63 × 90.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.25x = 12,415.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,415.15/92.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.58

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