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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.14, 125.70 and 72.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.14, 125.70 and 72.68 is: 100.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.14 : 125.70 = 72.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.14/125.70 = 72.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.14x = 125.70 × 72.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.14x = 9,135.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,135.88/91.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.24

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