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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.89, 126.81 and 71.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.89, 126.81 and 71.19 is: 98.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.89 : 126.81 = 71.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.89/126.81 = 71.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.89x = 126.81 × 71.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.89x = 9,027.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,027.60/91.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.24

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