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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.14, 125.79 and 62.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.14, 125.79 and 62.02 is: 85.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.14 : 125.79 = 62.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.14/125.79 = 62.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.14x = 125.79 × 62.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.14x = 7,801.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,801.50/91.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.60

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