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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.25, 137.94 and 90.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.25, 137.94 and 90.09 is: 134.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.25 : 137.94 = 90.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.25/137.94 = 90.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.25x = 137.94 × 90.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.25x = 12,427.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,427.01/92.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.71

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