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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.76, 139.14 and 58.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.76, 139.14 and 58.50 is: 87.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.76 : 139.14 = 58.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.76/139.14 = 58.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.76x = 139.14 × 58.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.76x = 8,139.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,139.69/92.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.75

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