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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.60, 138.84 and 65.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.60, 138.84 and 65.56 is: 98.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.60 : 138.84 = 65.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.60/138.84 = 65.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.60x = 138.84 × 65.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.60x = 9,102.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,102.35/92.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.30

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