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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.16, 139.96 and 92.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.16, 139.96 and 92.24 is: 137.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.16 : 139.96 = 92.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.16/139.96 = 92.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.16x = 139.96 × 92.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.16x = 12,909.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,909.91/94.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.11

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