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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.58, 138.93 and 65.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.58, 138.93 and 65.58 is: 98.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.58 : 138.93 = 65.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.58/138.93 = 65.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.58x = 138.93 × 65.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.58x = 9,111.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,111.03/92.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.41

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