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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.28, 138.30 and 60.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.28, 138.30 and 60.16 is: 90.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.28 : 138.30 = 60.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.28/138.30 = 60.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.28x = 138.30 × 60.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.28x = 8,320.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,320.13/92.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.16

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