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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.58, 126.30 and 72.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.58, 126.30 and 72.14 is: 99.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.58 : 126.30 = 72.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.58/126.30 = 72.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.58x = 126.30 × 72.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.58x = 9,111.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,111.28/91.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.49

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