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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.43, 138.65 and 87.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.43, 138.65 and 87.88 is: 131.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.43 : 138.65 = 87.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.43/138.65 = 87.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.43x = 138.65 × 87.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.43x = 12,183.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,183.43/92.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.81

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