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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.07, 137.81 and 64.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.07, 137.81 and 64.51 is: 96.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.07 : 137.81 = 64.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.07/137.81 = 64.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.07x = 137.81 × 64.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.07x = 8,889.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,889.43/92.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.55

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