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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.12, 125.94 and 71.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.12, 125.94 and 71.68 is: 99.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.12 : 125.94 = 71.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.12/125.94 = 71.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.12x = 125.94 × 71.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.12x = 9,027.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,027.38/91.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.07

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