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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.55, 126.20 and 68.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.55, 126.20 and 68.20 is: 94.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.55 : 126.20 = 68.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.55/126.20 = 68.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.55x = 126.20 × 68.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.55x = 8,607.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,607.28/91.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.01

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