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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.32, 140.67 and 92.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.32, 140.67 and 92.70 is: 138.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.32 : 140.67 = 92.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.32/140.67 = 92.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.32x = 140.67 × 92.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.32x = 13,040.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,040.11/94.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.25

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