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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.52, 126.35 and 65.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.52, 126.35 and 65.35 is: 90.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.52 : 126.35 = 65.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.52/126.35 = 65.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.52x = 126.35 × 65.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.52x = 8,256.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,256.01/91.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.21

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