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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.65, 138.84 and 89.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.65, 138.84 and 89.14 is: 133.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.65 : 138.84 = 89.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.65/138.84 = 89.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.65x = 138.84 × 89.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.65x = 12,376.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,376.20/92.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.58

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