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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.12, 125.96 and 65.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.12, 125.96 and 65.40 is: 90.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.12 : 125.96 = 65.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.12/125.96 = 65.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.12x = 125.96 × 65.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.12x = 8,237.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,237.78/91.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.41

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