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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.85, 126.72 and 68.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.85, 126.72 and 68.54 is: 94.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.85 : 126.72 = 68.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.85/126.72 = 68.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.85x = 126.72 × 68.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.85x = 8,684.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,684.76/91.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.56

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