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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.86, 139.57 and 62.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.86, 139.57 and 62.62 is: 94.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.86 : 139.57 = 62.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.86/139.57 = 62.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.86x = 139.57 × 62.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.86x = 8,740.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,740.51/92.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.12

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