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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.45, 137.83 and 90.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.45, 137.83 and 90.08 is: 134.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.45 : 137.83 = 90.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.45/137.83 = 90.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.45x = 137.83 × 90.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.45x = 12,415.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,415.73/92.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.30

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