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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.30, 138.27 and 60.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.30, 138.27 and 60.26 is: 90.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.30 : 138.27 = 60.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.30/138.27 = 60.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.30x = 138.27 × 60.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.30x = 8,332.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,332.15/92.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.27

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