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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.62, 138.57 and 89.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.62, 138.57 and 89.98 is: 134.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.62 : 138.57 = 89.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.62/138.57 = 89.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.62x = 138.57 × 89.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.62x = 12,468.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,468.53/92.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.62

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