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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.10, 137.82 and 59.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.10, 137.82 and 59.58 is: 89.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.10 : 137.82 = 59.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.10/137.82 = 59.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.10x = 137.82 × 59.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.10x = 8,211.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,211.32/92.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.16

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