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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.76, 126.56 and 59.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.76, 126.56 and 59.04 is: 81.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.76 : 126.56 = 59.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.76/126.56 = 59.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.76x = 126.56 × 59.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.76x = 7,471.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,471.81/91.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.43

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