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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.47, 138.62 and 58.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.47, 138.62 and 58.13 is: 87.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.47 : 138.62 = 58.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.47/138.62 = 58.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.47x = 138.62 × 58.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.47x = 8,057.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,057.00/92.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.13

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