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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.94, 138.67 and 86.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.94, 138.67 and 86.14 is: 128.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.94 : 138.67 = 86.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.94/138.67 = 86.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.94x = 138.67 × 86.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.94x = 11,945.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,945.03/92.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.52

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