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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.35, 125.96 and 71.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.35, 125.96 and 71.64 is: 98.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.35 : 125.96 = 71.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.35/125.96 = 71.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.35x = 125.96 × 71.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.35x = 9,023.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,023.42/91.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.78

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