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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.16, 138.92 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.16, 138.92 and 88.50 is: 133.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.16 : 138.92 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.16/138.92 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.16x = 138.92 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.16x = 12,294.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,294.42/92.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.40

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