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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92, 138.16 and 60.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92, 138.16 and 60.16 is: 90.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92 : 138.16 = 60.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92/138.16 = 60.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92x = 138.16 × 60.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92x = 8,311.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,311.71/92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.34

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