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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.85, 126.54 and 71.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.85, 126.54 and 71.06 is: 97.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.85 : 126.54 = 71.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.85/126.54 = 71.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.85x = 126.54 × 71.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.85x = 8,991.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,991.30/91.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.90

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