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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.83, 126.91 and 68.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.83, 126.91 and 68.60 is: 94.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.83 : 126.91 = 68.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.83/126.91 = 68.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.83x = 126.91 × 68.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.83x = 8,705.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,705.39/91.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.80

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