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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.40, 138.65 and 58.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.40, 138.65 and 58.18 is: 87.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.40 : 138.65 = 58.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.40/138.65 = 58.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.40x = 138.65 × 58.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.40x = 8,066.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,066.66/92.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.30

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