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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.16, 125.74 and 58.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.16, 125.74 and 58.45 is: 80.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.16 : 125.74 = 58.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.16/125.74 = 58.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.16x = 125.74 × 58.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.16x = 7,349.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,349.50/91.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.62

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