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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.85, 139.30 and 65.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.85, 139.30 and 65.85 is: 98.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.85 : 139.30 = 65.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.85/139.30 = 65.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.85x = 139.30 × 65.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.85x = 9,172.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,172.74/92.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.79

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