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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.56, 126.06 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.56, 126.06 and 85.44 is: 117.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.56 : 126.06 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.56/126.06 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.56x = 126.06 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.56x = 10,770.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,770.57/91.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.63

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