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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.92, 139.38 and 88.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.92, 139.38 and 88.78 is: 133.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.92 : 139.38 = 88.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.92/139.38 = 88.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.92x = 139.38 × 88.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.92x = 12,374.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,374.16/92.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.17

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