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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.76, 141.55 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.76, 141.55 and 92.34 is: 139.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.76 : 141.55 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.76/141.55 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.76x = 141.55 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.76x = 13,070.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,070.50/93.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.41

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