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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.40, 137.67 and 91.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.40, 137.67 and 91.08 is: 135.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.40 : 137.67 = 91.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.40/137.67 = 91.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.40x = 137.67 × 91.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.40x = 12,538.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,538.98/92.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.70

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