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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.24, 138.52 and 58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.24, 138.52 and 58 is: 87.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.24 : 138.52 = 58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.24/138.52 = 58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.24x = 138.52 × 58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.24x = 8,034.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,034.16/92.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.10

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