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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.86, 126.88 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.86, 126.88 and 68.58 is: 94.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.86 : 126.88 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.86/126.88 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.86x = 126.88 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.86x = 8,701.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,701.43/91.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.72

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