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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.37, 138.54 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.37, 138.54 and 90.66 is: 135.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.37 : 138.54 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.37/138.54 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.37x = 138.54 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.37x = 12,560.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,560.04/92.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.98

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