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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.59, 126.41 and 60.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.59, 126.41 and 60.57 is: 83.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.59 : 126.41 = 60.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.59/126.41 = 60.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.59x = 126.41 × 60.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.59x = 7,656.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,656.35/91.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.59

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