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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.26, 126 and 66.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.26, 126 and 66.71 is: 92.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.26 : 126 = 66.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.26/126 = 66.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.26x = 126 × 66.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.26x = 8,405.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,405.78/91.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.11

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