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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.66, 138.96 and 58.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.66, 138.96 and 58.46 is: 87.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.66 : 138.96 = 58.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.66/138.96 = 58.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.66x = 138.96 × 58.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.66x = 8,123.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,123.60/92.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.67

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