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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.28, 137.73 and 91.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.28, 137.73 and 91.65 is: 136.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.28 : 137.73 = 91.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.28/137.73 = 91.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.28x = 137.73 × 91.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.28x = 12,622.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,622.95/92.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.79

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