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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.26, 138.51 and 89.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.26, 138.51 and 89.14 is: 133.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.26 : 138.51 = 89.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.26/138.51 = 89.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.26x = 138.51 × 89.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.26x = 12,346.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,346.78/92.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.83

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