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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.74, 139.24 and 90.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.74, 139.24 and 90.44 is: 135.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.74 : 139.24 = 90.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.74/139.24 = 90.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.74x = 139.24 × 90.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.74x = 12,592.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,592.87/92.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.79

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