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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.66, 139.52 and 65.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.66, 139.52 and 65.79 is: 99.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.66 : 139.52 = 65.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.66/139.52 = 65.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.66x = 139.52 × 65.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.66x = 9,178.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,178.69/92.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.06

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