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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.48, 137.73 and 90.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.48, 137.73 and 90.20 is: 134.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.48 : 137.73 = 90.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.48/137.73 = 90.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.48x = 137.73 × 90.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.48x = 12,423.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,423.25/92.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.33

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