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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.49, 137.85 and 90.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.49, 137.85 and 90.69 is: 135.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.49 : 137.85 = 90.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.49/137.85 = 90.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.49x = 137.85 × 90.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.49x = 12,501.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,501.62/92.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.17

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