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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.48, 138.76 and 58.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.48, 138.76 and 58.30 is: 87.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.48 : 138.76 = 58.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.48/138.76 = 58.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.48x = 138.76 × 58.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.48x = 8,089.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,089.43/92.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.47

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