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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.84, 126.66 and 72.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.84, 126.66 and 72.40 is: 99.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.84 : 126.66 = 72.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.84/126.66 = 72.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.84x = 126.66 × 72.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.84x = 9,170.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,170.18/91.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.85

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