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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.64, 139.72 and 92.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.64, 139.72 and 92.72 is: 138.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.64 : 139.72 = 92.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.64/139.72 = 92.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.64x = 139.72 × 92.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.64x = 12,954.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,954.84/93.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.35

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