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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93, 139.28 and 58.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93, 139.28 and 58.74 is: 87.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93 : 139.28 = 58.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93/139.28 = 58.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93x = 139.28 × 58.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93x = 8,181.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,181.31/93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.97

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