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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.28, 140.83 and 92.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.28, 140.83 and 92.48 is: 138.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.28 : 140.83 = 92.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.28/140.83 = 92.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.28x = 140.83 × 92.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.28x = 13,023.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,023.96/94.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.14

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