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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.31, 138.58 and 59.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.31, 138.58 and 59.71 is: 89.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.31 : 138.58 = 59.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.31/138.58 = 59.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.31x = 138.58 × 59.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.31x = 8,274.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,274.15/92.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.63

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