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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.37, 125.94 and 68.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.37, 125.94 and 68.01 is: 93.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.37 : 125.94 = 68.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.37/125.94 = 68.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.37x = 125.94 × 68.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.37x = 8,565.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,565.93/91.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.75

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