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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.88, 138.66 and 86.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.88, 138.66 and 86.58 is: 129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.88 : 138.66 = 86.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.88/138.66 = 86.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.88x = 138.66 × 86.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.88x = 12,005.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,005.18/92.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.25

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