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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.46, 138.02 and 89.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.46, 138.02 and 89.04 is: 132.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.46 : 138.02 = 89.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.46/138.02 = 89.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.46x = 138.02 × 89.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.46x = 12,289.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,289.30/92.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.91

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