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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.42, 126.12 and 65.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.42, 126.12 and 65.50 is: 90.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.42 : 126.12 = 65.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.42/126.12 = 65.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.42x = 126.12 × 65.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.42x = 8,260.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,260.86/91.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.36

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