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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.32, 137.59 and 91.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.32, 137.59 and 91.57 is: 136.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.32 : 137.59 = 91.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.32/137.59 = 91.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.32x = 137.59 × 91.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.32x = 12,599.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,599.12/92.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.47

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