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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.88, 139.59 and 86.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.88, 139.59 and 86.40 is: 129.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.88 : 139.59 = 86.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.88/139.59 = 86.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.88x = 139.59 × 86.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.88x = 12,060.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,060.58/92.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.85

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