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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.79, 139.23 and 65.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.79, 139.23 and 65.82 is: 98.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.79 : 139.23 = 65.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.79/139.23 = 65.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.79x = 139.23 × 65.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.79x = 9,164.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,164.12/92.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.76

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