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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.29, 137.56 and 91.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.29, 137.56 and 91.58 is: 136.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.29 : 137.56 = 91.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.29/137.56 = 91.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.29x = 137.56 × 91.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.29x = 12,597.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,597.74/92.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.50

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