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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.12, 125.70 and 55.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.12, 125.70 and 55.65 is: 76.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.12 : 125.70 = 55.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.12/125.70 = 55.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.12x = 125.70 × 55.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.12x = 6,994.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,994.93/91.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.77

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