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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.65, 139.04 and 68.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.65, 139.04 and 68.66 is: 103.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.65 : 139.04 = 68.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.65/139.04 = 68.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.65x = 139.04 × 68.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.65x = 9,546.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,546.49/92.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.04

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