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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.18, 138.26 and 65.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.18, 138.26 and 65.45 is: 98.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.18 : 138.26 = 65.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.18/138.26 = 65.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.18x = 138.26 × 65.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.18x = 9,049.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,049.12/92.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.17

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