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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.30, 141.61 and 92.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.30, 141.61 and 92.63 is: 139.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.30 : 141.61 = 92.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.30/141.61 = 92.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.30x = 141.61 × 92.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.30x = 13,117.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,117.33/94.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.10

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