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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.73, 126.56 and 65.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.73, 126.56 and 65.51 is: 90.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.73 : 126.56 = 65.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.73/126.56 = 65.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.73x = 126.56 × 65.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.73x = 8,289.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,289.99/91.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.38

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