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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.42, 137.85 and 90.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.42, 137.85 and 90.80 is: 135.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.42 : 137.85 = 90.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.42/137.85 = 90.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.42x = 137.85 × 90.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.42x = 12,516.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,516.33/92.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.43

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