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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.34, 125.96 and 58.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.34, 125.96 and 58.58 is: 80.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.34 : 125.96 = 58.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.34/125.96 = 58.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.34x = 125.96 × 58.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.34x = 7,378.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,378.74/91.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.78

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