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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.76, 138.90 and 65.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.76, 138.90 and 65.88 is: 98.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.76 : 138.90 = 65.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.76/138.90 = 65.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.76x = 138.90 × 65.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.76x = 9,150.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,150.73/92.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.65

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