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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.67, 140.66 and 92.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.67, 140.66 and 92.23 is: 138.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.67 : 140.66 = 92.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.67/140.66 = 92.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.67x = 140.66 × 92.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.67x = 12,973.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,973.07/93.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.50

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