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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.70, 138.86 and 65.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.70, 138.86 and 65.56 is: 98.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.70 : 138.86 = 65.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.70/138.86 = 65.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.70x = 138.86 × 65.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.70x = 9,103.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,103.66/92.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.21

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