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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.43, 138.87 and 88.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.43, 138.87 and 88.83 is: 133.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.43 : 138.87 = 88.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.43/138.87 = 88.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.43x = 138.87 × 88.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.43x = 12,335.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,335.82/92.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.46

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