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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.62, 140.24 and 92.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.62, 140.24 and 92.54 is: 138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.62 : 140.24 = 92.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.62/140.24 = 92.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.62x = 140.24 × 92.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.62x = 12,976.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,976.65/93.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.62

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