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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.49, 138.65 and 66.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.49, 138.65 and 66.75 is: 100.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.49 : 138.65 = 66.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.49/138.65 = 66.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.49x = 138.65 × 66.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.49x = 9,254.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,254.55/92.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.06

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