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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.13, 137.99 and 66.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.13, 137.99 and 66.37 is: 99.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.13 : 137.99 = 66.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.13/137.99 = 66.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.13x = 137.99 × 66.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.13x = 9,157.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,157.72/92.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.40

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