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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.94, 143.96 and 92.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.94, 143.96 and 92.53 is: 138.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.94 : 143.96 = 92.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.94/143.96 = 92.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.94x = 143.96 × 92.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.94x = 13,320.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,320.62/95.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.84

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