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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.92, 139.15 and 88.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.92, 139.15 and 88.76 is: 132.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.92 : 139.15 = 88.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.92/139.15 = 88.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.92x = 139.15 × 88.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.92x = 12,350.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,350.95/92.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.92

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