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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.18, 139.46 and 65.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.18, 139.46 and 65.77 is: 98.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.18 : 139.46 = 65.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.18/139.46 = 65.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.18x = 139.46 × 65.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.18x = 9,172.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,172.95/93.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.45

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