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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.89, 127.98 and 65.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.89, 127.98 and 65.22 is: 89.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.89 : 127.98 = 65.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.89/127.98 = 65.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.89x = 127.98 × 65.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.89x = 8,346.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,346.38/92.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.85

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