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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.31, 125.93 and 70.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.31, 125.93 and 70.56 is: 97.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.31 : 125.93 = 70.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.31/125.93 = 70.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.31x = 125.93 × 70.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.31x = 8,885.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,885.27/91.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.31

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