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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.40, 140.74 and 92.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.40, 140.74 and 92.27 is: 137.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.40 : 140.74 = 92.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.40/140.74 = 92.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.40x = 140.74 × 92.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.40x = 12,986.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,986.08/94.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.56

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