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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.36, 137.94 and 91.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.36, 137.94 and 91.73 is: 137.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.36 : 137.94 = 91.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.36/137.94 = 91.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.36x = 137.94 × 91.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.36x = 12,653.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,653.24/92.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.00

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