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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.52, 137.82 and 90.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.52, 137.82 and 90.42 is: 134.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.52 : 137.82 = 90.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.52/137.82 = 90.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.52x = 137.82 × 90.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.52x = 12,461.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,461.68/92.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.69

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