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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.38, 138.42 and 65.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.38, 138.42 and 65.35 is: 97.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.38 : 138.42 = 65.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.38/138.42 = 65.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.38x = 138.42 × 65.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.38x = 9,045.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,045.75/92.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.92

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