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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.67, 126.48 and 58.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.67, 126.48 and 58.94 is: 81.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.67 : 126.48 = 58.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.67/126.48 = 58.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.67x = 126.48 × 58.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.67x = 7,454.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,454.10/91.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.31

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