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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.89, 126.93 and 70.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.89, 126.93 and 70.17 is: 96.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.89 : 126.93 = 70.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.89/126.93 = 70.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.89x = 126.93 × 70.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.89x = 8,906.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,906.68/91.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.93

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