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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.61, 138.24 and 91.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.61, 138.24 and 91.53 is: 136.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.61 : 138.24 = 91.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.61/138.24 = 91.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.61x = 138.24 × 91.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.61x = 12,653.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,653.11/92.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.63

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