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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.40, 138.44 and 58.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.40, 138.44 and 58.07 is: 87.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.40 : 138.44 = 58.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.40/138.44 = 58.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.40x = 138.44 × 58.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.40x = 8,039.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,039.70/92.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.01

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