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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.33, 138.42 and 65.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.33, 138.42 and 65.19 is: 97.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.33 : 138.42 = 65.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.33/138.42 = 65.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.33x = 138.42 × 65.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.33x = 9,023.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,023.60/92.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.74

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