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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.66, 126.43 and 58.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.66, 126.43 and 58.95 is: 81.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.66 : 126.43 = 58.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.66/126.43 = 58.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.66x = 126.43 × 58.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.66x = 7,453.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,453.05/91.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.31

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