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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.99, 138.56 and 88.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.99, 138.56 and 88.85 is: 132.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.99 : 138.56 = 88.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.99/138.56 = 88.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.99x = 138.56 × 88.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.99x = 12,311.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,311.46/92.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.39

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