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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.60, 138.78 and 60.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.60, 138.78 and 60.56 is: 90.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.60 : 138.78 = 60.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.60/138.78 = 60.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.60x = 138.78 × 60.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.60x = 8,404.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,404.52/92.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.76

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