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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.25, 138.51 and 88.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.25, 138.51 and 88.41 is: 132.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.25 : 138.51 = 88.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.25/138.51 = 88.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.25x = 138.51 × 88.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.25x = 12,245.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,245.67/92.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.74

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