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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.71, 138.19 and 88.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.71, 138.19 and 88.69 is: 132.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.71 : 138.19 = 88.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.71/138.19 = 88.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.71x = 138.19 × 88.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.71x = 12,256.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,256.07/92.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.20

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