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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.34, 139.27 and 91.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.34, 139.27 and 91.31 is: 137.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.34 : 139.27 = 91.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.34/139.27 = 91.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.34x = 139.27 × 91.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.34x = 12,716.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,716.77/92.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.72

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