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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.81, 139.05 and 60.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.81, 139.05 and 60.27 is: 90.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.81 : 139.05 = 60.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.81/139.05 = 60.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.81x = 139.05 × 60.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.81x = 8,380.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,380.67/92.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.30

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