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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.54, 138.94 and 65.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.54, 138.94 and 65.54 is: 98.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.54 : 138.94 = 65.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.54/138.94 = 65.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.54x = 138.94 × 65.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.54x = 9,106.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,106.13/92.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.40

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