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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.13, 125.78 and 52.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.13, 125.78 and 52.34 is: 72.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.13 : 125.78 = 52.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.13/125.78 = 52.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.13x = 125.78 × 52.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.13x = 6,582.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,582.43/91.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.24

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