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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.01, 138.08 and 64.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.01, 138.08 and 64.92 is: 97.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.01 : 138.08 = 64.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.01/138.08 = 64.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.01x = 138.08 × 64.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.01x = 8,963.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,963.83/92.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.42

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