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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.56, 139.15 and 65.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.56, 139.15 and 65.70 is: 98.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.56 : 139.15 = 65.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.56/139.15 = 65.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.56x = 139.15 × 65.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.56x = 9,142.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,142.16/92.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.77

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