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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.38, 125.82 and 69.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.38, 125.82 and 69.42 is: 95.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.38 : 125.82 = 69.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.38/125.82 = 69.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.38x = 125.82 × 69.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.38x = 8,734.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,734.42/91.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.58

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