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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.90, 126.83 and 59.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.90, 126.83 and 59.96 is: 82.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.90 : 126.83 = 59.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.90/126.83 = 59.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.90x = 126.83 × 59.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.90x = 7,604.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,604.73/91.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.75

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