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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.39, 138.47 and 65.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.39, 138.47 and 65.34 is: 97.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.39 : 138.47 = 65.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.39/138.47 = 65.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.39x = 138.47 × 65.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.39x = 9,047.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,047.30/92.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.93

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