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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.86, 141.11 and 92.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.86, 141.11 and 92.58 is: 137.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.86 : 141.11 = 92.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.86/141.11 = 92.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.86x = 141.11 × 92.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.86x = 13,063.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,063.50/94.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.71

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