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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.32, 125.90 and 68.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.32, 125.90 and 68.02 is: 93.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.32 : 125.90 = 68.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.32/125.90 = 68.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.32x = 125.90 × 68.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.32x = 8,563.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,563.72/91.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.78

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