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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.96, 139.48 and 60.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.96, 139.48 and 60.96 is: 91.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.96 : 139.48 = 60.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.96/139.48 = 60.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.96x = 139.48 × 60.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.96x = 8,502.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,502.70/92.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.47

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