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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.95, 139.65 and 60.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.95, 139.65 and 60.48 is: 90.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.95 : 139.65 = 60.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.95/139.65 = 60.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.95x = 139.65 × 60.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.95x = 8,446.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,446.03/92.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.87

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