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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.76, 139.08 and 58.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.76, 139.08 and 58.56 is: 87.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.76 : 139.08 = 58.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.76/139.08 = 58.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.76x = 139.08 × 58.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.76x = 8,144.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,144.52/92.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.80

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