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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.13, 125.72 and 54.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.13, 125.72 and 54.30 is: 74.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.13 : 125.72 = 54.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.13/125.72 = 54.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.13x = 125.72 × 54.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.13x = 6,826.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,826.60/91.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.91

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