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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.92, 139.42 and 58.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.92, 139.42 and 58.64 is: 87.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.92 : 139.42 = 58.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.92/139.42 = 58.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.92x = 139.42 × 58.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.92x = 8,175.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,175.94/92.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.99

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