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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.75, 138.92 and 90.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.75, 138.92 and 90.46 is: 135.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.75 : 138.92 = 90.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.75/138.92 = 90.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.75x = 138.92 × 90.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.75x = 12,566.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,566.58/92.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.49

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