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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.71, 141.17 and 92.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.71, 141.17 and 92.15 is: 137.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.71 : 141.17 = 92.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.71/141.17 = 92.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.71x = 141.17 × 92.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.71x = 13,008.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,008.11/94.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.35

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