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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.79, 141.96 and 92.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.79, 141.96 and 92.06 is: 137.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.79 : 141.96 = 92.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.79/141.96 = 92.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.79x = 141.96 × 92.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.79x = 13,068.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,068.13/94.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.86

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