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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.73, 138.54 and 89.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.73, 138.54 and 89.54 is: 133.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.73 : 138.54 = 89.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.73/138.54 = 89.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.73x = 138.54 × 89.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.73x = 12,404.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,404.18/92.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.77

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