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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.24, 125.76 and 71.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.24, 125.76 and 71.53 is: 98.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.24 : 125.76 = 71.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.24/125.76 = 71.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.24x = 125.76 × 71.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.24x = 8,995.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,995.61/91.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.59

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