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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.33, 138.44 and 64.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.33, 138.44 and 64.89 is: 97.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.33 : 138.44 = 64.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.33/138.44 = 64.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.33x = 138.44 × 64.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.33x = 8,983.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,983.05/92.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.30

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