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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.18, 140.07 and 92.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.18, 140.07 and 92.46 is: 138.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.18 : 140.07 = 92.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.18/140.07 = 92.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.18x = 140.07 × 92.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.18x = 12,950.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,950.87/93.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.99

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