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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.47, 139.94 and 92.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.47, 139.94 and 92.79 is: 138.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.47 : 139.94 = 92.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.47/139.94 = 92.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.47x = 139.94 × 92.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.47x = 12,984.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,984.57/93.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.91

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