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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.77, 139.17 and 65.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.77, 139.17 and 65.67 is: 98.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.77 : 139.17 = 65.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.77/139.17 = 65.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.77x = 139.17 × 65.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.77x = 9,139.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,139.29/92.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.52

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