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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.73, 139.15 and 62.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.73, 139.15 and 62.32 is: 93.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.73 : 139.15 = 62.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.73/139.15 = 62.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.73x = 139.15 × 62.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.73x = 8,671.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,671.52/92.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.51

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