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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.34, 138.57 and 91.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.34, 138.57 and 91.50 is: 137.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.34 : 138.57 = 91.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.34/138.57 = 91.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.34x = 138.57 × 91.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.34x = 12,679.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,679.16/92.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.31

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