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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.28, 142.96 and 93.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.28, 142.96 and 93.74 is: 140.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.28 : 142.96 = 93.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.28/142.96 = 93.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.28x = 142.96 × 93.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.28x = 13,401.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,401.10/95.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.66

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