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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.80, 139 and 60.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.80, 139 and 60.60 is: 90.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.80 : 139 = 60.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.80/139 = 60.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.80x = 139 × 60.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.80x = 8,423.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,423.40/92.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.77

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