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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.82, 138.93 and 65.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.82, 138.93 and 65.26 is: 97.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.82 : 138.93 = 65.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.82/138.93 = 65.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.82x = 138.93 × 65.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.82x = 9,066.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,066.57/92.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.68

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