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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.96, 139.54 and 91.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.96, 139.54 and 91.04 is: 136.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.96 : 139.54 = 91.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.96/139.54 = 91.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.96x = 139.54 × 91.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.96x = 12,703.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,703.72/92.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.66

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