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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.66, 127.83 and 65.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.66, 127.83 and 65.03 is: 89.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.66 : 127.83 = 65.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.66/127.83 = 65.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.66x = 127.83 × 65.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.66x = 8,312.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,312.78/92.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.71

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