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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.75, 139.10 and 60.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.75, 139.10 and 60.23 is: 90.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.75 : 139.10 = 60.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.75/139.10 = 60.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.75x = 139.10 × 60.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.75x = 8,377.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,377.00/92.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.32

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