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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.16, 139.83 and 58.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.16, 139.83 and 58.96 is: 88.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.16 : 139.83 = 58.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.16/139.83 = 58.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.16x = 139.83 × 58.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.16x = 8,244.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,244.38/93.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.50

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