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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.64, 126.36 and 58.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.64, 126.36 and 58.88 is: 81.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.64 : 126.36 = 58.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.64/126.36 = 58.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.64x = 126.36 × 58.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.64x = 7,440.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,440.08/91.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.19

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