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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.78, 126.66 and 84.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.78, 126.66 and 84.34 is: 116.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.78 : 126.66 = 84.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.78/126.66 = 84.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.78x = 126.66 × 84.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.78x = 10,682.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,682.50/91.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.39

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