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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.24, 125.96 and 56.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.24, 125.96 and 56.76 is: 78.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.24 : 125.96 = 56.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.24/125.96 = 56.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.24x = 125.96 × 56.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.24x = 7,149.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,149.49/91.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.36

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