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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.17, 125.78 and 64.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.17, 125.78 and 64.94 is: 89.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.17 : 125.78 = 64.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.17/125.78 = 64.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.17x = 125.78 × 64.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.17x = 8,167.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,167.20/91.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.58

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