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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.54, 125.98 and 76.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.54, 125.98 and 76.96 is: 105.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.54 : 125.98 = 76.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.54/125.98 = 76.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.54x = 125.98 × 76.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.54x = 9,695.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,695.42/91.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.91

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