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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.59, 126.48 and 73.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.59, 126.48 and 73.11 is: 100.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.59 : 126.48 = 73.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.59/126.48 = 73.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.59x = 126.48 × 73.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.59x = 9,246.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,246.95/91.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.96

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