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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.93, 139.62 and 87.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.93, 139.62 and 87.47 is: 131.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.93 : 139.62 = 87.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.93/139.62 = 87.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.93x = 139.62 × 87.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.93x = 12,211.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,211.86/92.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.42

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