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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.23, 125.91 and 52.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.23, 125.91 and 52.42 is: 72.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.23 : 125.91 = 52.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.23/125.91 = 52.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.23x = 125.91 × 52.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.23x = 6,599.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,599.89/91.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.34

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