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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.98, 139.50 and 58.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.98, 139.50 and 58.73 is: 88.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.98 : 139.50 = 58.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.98/139.50 = 58.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.98x = 139.50 × 58.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.98x = 8,193.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,193.18/92.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.12

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