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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.64, 139 and 56.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.64, 139 and 56.58 is: 84.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.64 : 139 = 56.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.64/139 = 56.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.64x = 139 × 56.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.64x = 7,864.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,864.62/92.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.89

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