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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.74, 126.66 and 68.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.74, 126.66 and 68.46 is: 94.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.74 : 126.66 = 68.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.74/126.66 = 68.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.74x = 126.66 × 68.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.74x = 8,671.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,671.14/91.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.52

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