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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.23, 125.76 and 71.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.23, 125.76 and 71.79 is: 98.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.23 : 125.76 = 71.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.23/125.76 = 71.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.23x = 125.76 × 71.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.23x = 9,027.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,027.68/91.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.96

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