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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.52, 140.50 and 92.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.52, 140.50 and 92.90 is: 138.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.52 : 140.50 = 92.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.52/140.50 = 92.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.52x = 140.50 × 92.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.52x = 13,052.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,052.45/94.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.09

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