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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.72, 138.87 and 90.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.72, 138.87 and 90.17 is: 135.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.72 : 138.87 = 90.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.72/138.87 = 90.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.72x = 138.87 × 90.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.72x = 12,521.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,521.21/92.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.05

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