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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.35, 137.63 and 89.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.35, 137.63 and 89.41 is: 133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.35 : 137.63 = 89.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.35/137.63 = 89.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.35x = 137.63 × 89.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.35x = 12,305.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,305.50/92.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.25

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