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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.90, 139.22 and 60.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.90, 139.22 and 60.30 is: 90.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.90 : 139.22 = 60.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.90/139.22 = 60.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.90x = 139.22 × 60.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.90x = 8,394.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,394.97/92.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.37

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