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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.32, 137.84 and 90.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.32, 137.84 and 90.34 is: 134.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.32 : 137.84 = 90.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.32/137.84 = 90.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.32x = 137.84 × 90.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.32x = 12,452.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,452.47/92.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.88

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