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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.05, 137.14 and 88.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.05, 137.14 and 88.79 is: 132.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.05 : 137.14 = 88.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.05/137.14 = 88.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.05x = 137.14 × 88.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.05x = 12,176.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,176.66/92.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.28

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