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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.90, 143.22 and 92.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.90, 143.22 and 92.47 is: 139.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.90 : 143.22 = 92.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.90/143.22 = 92.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.90x = 143.22 × 92.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.90x = 13,243.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,243.81/94.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.56

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