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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.28, 138.35 and 65.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.28, 138.35 and 65.28 is: 97.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.28 : 138.35 = 65.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.28/138.35 = 65.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.28x = 138.35 × 65.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.28x = 9,031.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,031.49/92.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.87

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