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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.31, 125.82 and 66.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.31, 125.82 and 66.74 is: 91.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.31 : 125.82 = 66.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.31/125.82 = 66.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.31x = 125.82 × 66.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.31x = 8,396.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,396.60/91.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.96

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