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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.68, 129.14 and 65.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.68, 129.14 and 65.96 is: 90.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.68 : 129.14 = 65.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.68/129.14 = 65.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.68x = 129.14 × 65.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.68x = 8,518.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,518.07/93.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.93

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