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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.69, 138.72 and 89.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.69, 138.72 and 89.45 is: 133.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.69 : 138.72 = 89.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.69/138.72 = 89.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.69x = 138.72 × 89.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.69x = 12,407.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,407.81/92.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.87

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