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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92, 138.04 and 59.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92, 138.04 and 59.92 is: 89.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92 : 138.04 = 59.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92/138.04 = 59.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92x = 138.04 × 59.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92x = 8,271.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,271.36/92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.91

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