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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.32, 140.62 and 92.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.32, 140.62 and 92.76 is: 139.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.32 : 140.62 = 92.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.32/140.62 = 92.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.32x = 140.62 × 92.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.32x = 13,043.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,043.91/93.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.78

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