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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.72, 126.66 and 69.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.72, 126.66 and 69.88 is: 96.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.72 : 126.66 = 69.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.72/126.66 = 69.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.72x = 126.66 × 69.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.72x = 8,851.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,851.00/91.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.50

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