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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.39, 127.43 and 90.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.39, 127.43 and 90.17 is: 124.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.39 : 127.43 = 90.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.39/127.43 = 90.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.39x = 127.43 × 90.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.39x = 11,489.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,489.28/92.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.35

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