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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.89, 139.04 and 58.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.89, 139.04 and 58.53 is: 87.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.89 : 139.04 = 58.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.89/139.04 = 58.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.89x = 139.04 × 58.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.89x = 8,137.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,137.37/92.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.61

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