Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.08, 139.67 and 58.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 93.08, 139.67 and 58.75 is: 88.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93.08 : 139.67 = 58.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93.08/139.67 = 58.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93.08x = 139.67 × 58.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93.08x = 8,204.62 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,204.62/93.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88.15
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