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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.91, 138.39 and 89.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.91, 138.39 and 89.49 is: 133.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.91 : 138.39 = 89.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.91/138.39 = 89.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.91x = 138.39 × 89.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.91x = 12,384.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,384.52/92.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.30

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