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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.74, 138.23 and 90.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.74, 138.23 and 90.94 is: 135.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.74 : 138.23 = 90.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.74/138.23 = 90.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.74x = 138.23 × 90.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.74x = 12,570.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,570.64/92.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.55

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