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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.96, 139.50 and 65.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.96, 139.50 and 65.60 is: 98.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.96 : 139.50 = 65.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.96/139.50 = 65.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.96x = 139.50 × 65.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.96x = 9,151.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,151.20/92.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.44

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