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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.97, 141.72 and 92.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.97, 141.72 and 92.68 is: 138.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.97 : 141.72 = 92.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.97/141.72 = 92.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.97x = 141.72 × 92.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.97x = 13,133.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,133.91/94.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.29

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