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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.57, 138.84 and 58.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.57, 138.84 and 58.22 is: 87.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.57 : 138.84 = 58.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.57/138.84 = 58.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.57x = 138.84 × 58.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.57x = 8,083.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,083.98/92.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.33

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