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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.66, 138.78 and 90.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.66, 138.78 and 90.43 is: 135.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.66 : 138.78 = 90.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.66/138.78 = 90.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.66x = 138.78 × 90.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.66x = 12,549.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,549.53/92.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.44

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