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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.11, 125.59 and 71.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.11, 125.59 and 71.39 is: 98.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.11 : 125.59 = 71.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.11/125.59 = 71.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.11x = 125.59 × 71.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.11x = 8,966.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,966.52/91.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.41

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