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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.78, 126.72 and 64.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.78, 126.72 and 64.24 is: 88.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.78 : 126.72 = 64.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.78/126.72 = 64.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.78x = 126.72 × 64.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.78x = 8,140.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,140.49/91.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.70

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