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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.37, 140.19 and 92.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.37, 140.19 and 92.66 is: 139.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.37 : 140.19 = 92.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.37/140.19 = 92.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.37x = 140.19 × 92.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.37x = 12,990.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,990.01/93.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.12

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