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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.75, 138.88 and 90.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.75, 138.88 and 90.01 is: 134.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.75 : 138.88 = 90.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.75/138.88 = 90.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.75x = 138.88 × 90.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.75x = 12,500.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,500.02/92.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.78

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