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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.31, 138.25 and 65.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.31, 138.25 and 65.24 is: 97.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.31 : 138.25 = 65.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.31/138.25 = 65.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.31x = 138.25 × 65.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.31x = 9,019.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,019.43/92.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.71

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