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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.39, 126.15 and 65.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.39, 126.15 and 65.47 is: 90.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.39 : 126.15 = 65.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.39/126.15 = 65.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.39x = 126.15 × 65.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.39x = 8,259.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,259.04/91.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.37

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