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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.44, 126.23 and 72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.44, 126.23 and 72 is: 99.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.44 : 126.23 = 72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.44/126.23 = 72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.44x = 126.23 × 72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.44x = 9,088.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,088.20/91.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.39

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