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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.65, 126.42 and 58.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.65, 126.42 and 58.95 is: 81.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.65 : 126.42 = 58.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.65/126.42 = 58.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.65x = 126.42 × 58.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.65x = 7,452.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,452.46/91.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.31

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