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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.84, 139.92 and 87.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.84, 139.92 and 87.88 is: 132.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.84 : 139.92 = 87.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.84/139.92 = 87.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.84x = 139.92 × 87.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.84x = 12,296.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,296.17/92.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.44

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