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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.44, 126.15 and 58.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.44, 126.15 and 58.74 is: 81.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.44 : 126.15 = 58.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.44/126.15 = 58.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.44x = 126.15 × 58.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.44x = 7,410.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,410.05/91.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.04

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