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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.92, 146.81 and 65.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.92, 146.81 and 65.39 is: 98.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.92 : 146.81 = 65.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.92/146.81 = 65.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.92x = 146.81 × 65.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.92x = 9,599.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,599.34/97.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.03

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