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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.68, 138.88 and 88.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.68, 138.88 and 88.52 is: 132.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.68 : 138.88 = 88.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.68/138.88 = 88.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.68x = 138.88 × 88.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.68x = 12,293.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,293.66/92.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.65

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