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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.49, 138.66 and 66.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.49, 138.66 and 66.83 is: 100.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.49 : 138.66 = 66.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.49/138.66 = 66.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.49x = 138.66 × 66.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.49x = 9,266.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,266.08/92.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.18

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