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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.77, 126.48 and 65.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.77, 126.48 and 65.55 is: 90.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.77 : 126.48 = 65.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.77/126.48 = 65.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.77x = 126.48 × 65.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.77x = 8,290.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,290.76/91.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.34

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