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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.64, 138.71 and 58.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.64, 138.71 and 58.47 is: 87.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.64 : 138.71 = 58.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.64/138.71 = 58.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.64x = 138.71 × 58.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.64x = 8,110.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,110.78/92.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.55

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