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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.59, 126.46 and 73.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.59, 126.46 and 73.16 is: 101.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.59 : 126.46 = 73.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.59/126.46 = 73.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.59x = 126.46 × 73.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.59x = 9,251.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,251.81/91.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.01

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