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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.96, 139.34 and 65.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.96, 139.34 and 65.90 is: 98.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.96 : 139.34 = 65.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.96/139.34 = 65.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.96x = 139.34 × 65.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.96x = 9,182.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,182.51/92.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.78

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