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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.06, 125.73 and 71.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.06, 125.73 and 71.44 is: 98.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.06 : 125.73 = 71.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.06/125.73 = 71.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.06x = 125.73 × 71.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.06x = 8,981.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,981.84/91.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.64

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