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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.94, 139.91 and 92.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.94, 139.91 and 92.86 is: 138.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.94 : 139.91 = 92.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.94/139.91 = 92.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.94x = 139.91 × 92.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.94x = 12,992.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,992.04/93.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.30

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