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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.02, 137.73 and 65.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.02, 137.73 and 65.09 is: 97.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.02 : 137.73 = 65.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.02/137.73 = 65.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.02x = 137.73 × 65.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.02x = 8,964.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,964.85/92.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.42

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