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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.94, 211.41 and 92.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.94, 211.41 and 92.84 is: 139.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.94 : 211.41 = 92.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.94/211.41 = 92.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.94x = 211.41 × 92.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.94x = 19,626.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,626.25/140.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.25

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