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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.27, 140.66 and 92.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.27, 140.66 and 92.67 is: 139.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.27 : 140.66 = 92.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.27/140.66 = 92.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.27x = 140.66 × 92.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.27x = 13,034.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,034.32/93.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.74

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