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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.97, 139.47 and 90.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.97, 139.47 and 90.42 is: 135.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.97 : 139.47 = 90.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.97/139.47 = 90.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.97x = 139.47 × 90.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.97x = 12,610.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,610.88/92.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.64

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