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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.85, 138.96 and 65.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.85, 138.96 and 65.67 is: 98.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.85 : 138.96 = 65.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.85/138.96 = 65.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.85x = 138.96 × 65.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.85x = 9,125.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,125.50/92.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.28

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