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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.71, 140.63 and 92.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.71, 140.63 and 92.90 is: 139.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.71 : 140.63 = 92.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.71/140.63 = 92.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.71x = 140.63 × 92.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.71x = 13,063.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,063.36/93.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.41

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