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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.59, 138.76 and 60.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.59, 138.76 and 60.04 is: 89.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.59 : 138.76 = 60.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.59/138.76 = 60.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.59x = 138.76 × 60.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.59x = 8,331.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,331.51/92.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.98

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