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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.59, 126.39 and 58.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.59, 126.39 and 58.92 is: 81.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.59 : 126.39 = 58.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.59/126.39 = 58.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.59x = 126.39 × 58.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.59x = 7,446.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,446.90/91.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.31

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