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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.92, 139.40 and 65.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.92, 139.40 and 65.80 is: 98.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.92 : 139.40 = 65.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.92/139.40 = 65.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.92x = 139.40 × 65.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.92x = 9,172.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,172.52/92.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.71

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