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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.70, 126.45 and 65.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.70, 126.45 and 65.45 is: 90.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.70 : 126.45 = 65.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.70/126.45 = 65.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.70x = 126.45 × 65.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.70x = 8,275.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,275.52/91.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.25

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