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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.92, 137.87 and 59.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.92, 137.87 and 59.52 is: 89.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.92 : 137.87 = 59.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.92/137.87 = 59.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.92x = 137.87 × 59.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.92x = 8,205.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,205.72/91.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.27

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