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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.59, 139.13 and 90.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.59, 139.13 and 90.28 is: 135.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.59 : 139.13 = 90.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.59/139.13 = 90.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.59x = 139.13 × 90.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.59x = 12,561.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,561.23/92.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.66

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