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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.71, 126.57 and 54.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.71, 126.57 and 54.89 is: 75.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.71 : 126.57 = 54.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.71/126.57 = 54.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.71x = 126.57 × 54.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.71x = 6,946.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,946.59/91.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.75

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