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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.87, 139.31 and 61.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.87, 139.31 and 61.01 is: 91.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.87 : 139.31 = 61.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.87/139.31 = 61.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.87x = 139.31 × 61.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.87x = 8,499.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,499.30/92.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.52

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