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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.60, 129.04 and 65.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.60, 129.04 and 65.96 is: 90.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.60 : 129.04 = 65.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.60/129.04 = 65.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.60x = 129.04 × 65.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.60x = 8,511.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,511.48/93.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.93

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