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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.92, 134.72 and 60.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.92, 134.72 and 60.96 is: 91.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.92 : 134.72 = 60.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.92/134.72 = 60.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.92x = 134.72 × 60.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.92x = 8,212.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,212.53/89.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.33

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