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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.92, 139.27 and 58.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.92, 139.27 and 58.88 is: 81.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.92 : 139.27 = 58.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.92/139.27 = 58.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.92x = 139.27 × 58.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.92x = 8,200.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,200.22/100.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.25

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