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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.95, 139.52 and 62.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.95, 139.52 and 62.17 is: 93.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.95 : 139.52 = 62.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.95/139.52 = 62.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.95x = 139.52 × 62.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.95x = 8,673.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,673.96/92.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.32

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