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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.62, 129.06 and 65.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.62, 129.06 and 65.91 is: 90.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.62 : 129.06 = 65.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.62/129.06 = 65.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.62x = 129.06 × 65.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.62x = 8,506.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,506.34/93.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.86

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