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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.52, 138.83 and 65.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.52, 138.83 and 65.64 is: 98.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.52 : 138.83 = 65.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.52/138.83 = 65.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.52x = 138.83 × 65.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.52x = 9,112.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,112.80/92.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.50

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