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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.89, 138.56 and 91.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.89, 138.56 and 91.72 is: 136.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.89 : 138.56 = 91.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.89/138.56 = 91.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.89x = 138.56 × 91.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.89x = 12,708.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,708.72/92.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.81

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