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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.12, 137.86 and 66.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.12, 137.86 and 66.50 is: 99.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.12 : 137.86 = 66.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.12/137.86 = 66.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.12x = 137.86 × 66.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.12x = 9,166.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,166.83/92.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.51

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