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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91, 125.58 and 52.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91, 125.58 and 52.21 is: 72.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91 : 125.58 = 52.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91/125.58 = 52.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91x = 125.58 × 52.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91x = 6,556.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,556.53/91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.05

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