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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.14, 138.35 and 58.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.14, 138.35 and 58.12 is: 87.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.14 : 138.35 = 58.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.14/138.35 = 58.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.14x = 138.35 × 58.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.14x = 8,040.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,040.90/92.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.27

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