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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.77, 139.28 and 58.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.77, 139.28 and 58.44 is: 87.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.77 : 139.28 = 58.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.77/139.28 = 58.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.77x = 139.28 × 58.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.77x = 8,139.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,139.52/92.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.74

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