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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.78, 126.68 and 59.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.78, 126.68 and 59.02 is: 81.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.78 : 126.68 = 59.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.78/126.68 = 59.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.78x = 126.68 × 59.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.78x = 7,476.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,476.65/91.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.46

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