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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.48, 140.87 and 92.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.48, 140.87 and 92.74 is: 138.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.48 : 140.87 = 92.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.48/140.87 = 92.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.48x = 140.87 × 92.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.48x = 13,064.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,064.28/94.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.28

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