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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.04, 140.18 and 92.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.04, 140.18 and 92.21 is: 137.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.04 : 140.18 = 92.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.04/140.18 = 92.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.04x = 140.18 × 92.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.04x = 12,926.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,926.00/94.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.46

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