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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.75, 139.39 and 60.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.75, 139.39 and 60.89 is: 91.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.75 : 139.39 = 60.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.75/139.39 = 60.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.75x = 139.39 × 60.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.75x = 8,486.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,486.61/92.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.50

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