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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.84, 139.30 and 92.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.84, 139.30 and 92.51 is: 138.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.84 : 139.30 = 92.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.84/139.30 = 92.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.84x = 139.30 × 92.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.84x = 12,886.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,886.64/92.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.80

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