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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.14, 139.48 and 65.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.14, 139.48 and 65.96 is: 98.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.14 : 139.48 = 65.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.14/139.48 = 65.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.14x = 139.48 × 65.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.14x = 9,200.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,200.10/93.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.78

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