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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.39, 138.62 and 58.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.39, 138.62 and 58.18 is: 87.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.39 : 138.62 = 58.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.39/138.62 = 58.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.39x = 138.62 × 58.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.39x = 8,063.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,063.93/92.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.28

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