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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.26, 139.62 and 65.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.26, 139.62 and 65.75 is: 98.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.26 : 139.62 = 65.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.26/139.62 = 65.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.26x = 139.62 × 65.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.26x = 9,180.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,180.02/93.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.43

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