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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.26, 137.94 and 86.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.26, 137.94 and 86.14 is: 128.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.26 : 137.94 = 86.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.26/137.94 = 86.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.26x = 137.94 × 86.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.26x = 11,882.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,882.15/92.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.79

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