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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.19, 125.88 and 58.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.19, 125.88 and 58.46 is: 80.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.19 : 125.88 = 58.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.19/125.88 = 58.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.19x = 125.88 × 58.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.19x = 7,358.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,358.32/91.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.70

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