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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.88, 139.08 and 58.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.88, 139.08 and 58.52 is: 87.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.88 : 139.08 = 58.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.88/139.08 = 58.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.88x = 139.08 × 58.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.88x = 8,138.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,138.96/92.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.63

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