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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.02, 137.88 and 59.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.02, 137.88 and 59.88 is: 89.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.02 : 137.88 = 59.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.02/137.88 = 59.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.02x = 137.88 × 59.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.02x = 8,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,256.25/92.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.72

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