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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.37, 138.39 and 88.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.37, 138.39 and 88.27 is: 132.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.37 : 138.39 = 88.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.37/138.39 = 88.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.37x = 138.39 × 88.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.37x = 12,215.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,215.69/92.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.25

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