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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.28, 137.14 and 58.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.28, 137.14 and 58.79 is: 88.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.28 : 137.14 = 58.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.28/137.14 = 58.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.28x = 137.14 × 58.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.28x = 8,062.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,062.46/91.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.33

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