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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.92, 129.53 and 65.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.92, 129.53 and 65.95 is: 90.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.92 : 129.53 = 65.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.92/129.53 = 65.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.92x = 129.53 × 65.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.92x = 8,542.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,542.34/93.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.96

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