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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.43, 137.72 and 88.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.43, 137.72 and 88.29 is: 131.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.43 : 137.72 = 88.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.43/137.72 = 88.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.43x = 137.72 × 88.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.43x = 12,159.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,159.52/92.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.55

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