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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.67, 126.57 and 71.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.67, 126.57 and 71.96 is: 99.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.67 : 126.57 = 71.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.67/126.57 = 71.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.67x = 126.57 × 71.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.67x = 9,107.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,107.98/91.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.36

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