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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.81, 138.97 and 90.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.81, 138.97 and 90.07 is: 134.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.81 : 138.97 = 90.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.81/138.97 = 90.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.81x = 138.97 × 90.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.81x = 12,517.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,517.58/92.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.87

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