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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.71, 126.62 and 68.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.71, 126.62 and 68.42 is: 94.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.71 : 126.62 = 68.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.71/126.62 = 68.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.71x = 126.62 × 68.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.71x = 8,663.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,663.34/91.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.46

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