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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.75, 138.98 and 65.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.75, 138.98 and 65.64 is: 98.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.75 : 138.98 = 65.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.75/138.98 = 65.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.75x = 138.98 × 65.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.75x = 9,122.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,122.65/92.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.36

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