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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.24, 138.24 and 65.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.24, 138.24 and 65.21 is: 97.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.24 : 138.24 = 65.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.24/138.24 = 65.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.24x = 138.24 × 65.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.24x = 9,013.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,013.94/92.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.72

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