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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.68, 129.30 and 65.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.68, 129.30 and 65.70 is: 90.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.68 : 129.30 = 65.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.68/129.30 = 65.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.68x = 129.30 × 65.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.68x = 8,495.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,495.01/93.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.68

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