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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95, 142.26 and 92.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95, 142.26 and 92.66 is: 138.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95 : 142.26 = 92.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95/142.26 = 92.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95x = 142.26 × 92.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95x = 13,181.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,181.81/95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.76

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