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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.68, 139.25 and 90.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.68, 139.25 and 90.86 is: 136.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.68 : 139.25 = 90.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.68/139.25 = 90.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.68x = 139.25 × 90.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.68x = 12,651.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,651.79/92.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.51

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