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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.30, 137.48 and 87.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.30, 137.48 and 87.62 is: 130.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.30 : 137.48 = 87.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.30/137.48 = 87.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.30x = 137.48 × 87.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.30x = 12,044.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,044.87/92.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.50

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