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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.28, 138.24 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.28, 138.24 and 88.50 is: 132.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.28 : 138.24 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.28/138.24 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.28x = 138.24 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.28x = 12,234.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,234.24/92.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.58

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