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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.37, 138.26 and 58.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.37, 138.26 and 58.16 is: 87.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.37 : 138.26 = 58.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.37/138.26 = 58.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.37x = 138.26 × 58.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.37x = 8,041.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,041.20/92.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.05

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