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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.17, 125.73 and 65.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.17, 125.73 and 65.25 is: 89.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.17 : 125.73 = 65.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.17/125.73 = 65.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.17x = 125.73 × 65.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.17x = 8,203.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,203.88/91.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.98

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