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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.67, 138.84 and 58.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.67, 138.84 and 58.35 is: 87.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.67 : 138.84 = 58.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.67/138.84 = 58.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.67x = 138.84 × 58.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.67x = 8,101.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,101.31/92.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.42

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